{"id":"CVE-2026-88112","published":"2026-10-13T19:21:29.180","lastModified":"2026-10-16T16:22:30.663","description":"Untrusted pointer dereference in DNS Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.","cvssScore":8.8,"cvssSeverity":"HIGH","cvssVector":"CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H","cwes":["CWE-822"],"vendors":["microsoft"],"products":["windows 10 1607","windows 10 1809","windows 10 21h2","windows 10 22h2","windows 11 23h2","windows 11 24h2","windows 11 25h2","windows 11 26h1","windows 11 26h2","windows server 2012","windows server 2016","windows server 2019"],"references":[{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-88112","tags":["Vendor Advisory"]}],"exploitRefs":[],"hasPoc":false,"ai":{"summary":"A DNS Server vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting an untrusted pointer dereference, potentially leading to full system compromise.","exploitability":"Exploitation requires a network-based attack with minimal preconditions, making it relatively easy to exploit in exposed environments.","blast_radius":"The vulnerability affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 10 and 11, potentially allowing widespread remote code execution across enterprise networks.","remediation":"Apply the latest Windows updates, specifically those released in the October 2026 security update bulletin (KB5069876).","detection":"Monitor for unusual DNS query patterns or unexpected DNS server process memory access violations in Windows Event Logs, particularly Event ID 4624 and 4625 related to authentication failures.","tags":["rce","dns","network","windows"],"model":"garnet-coder","analyzedAt":"2026-10-18T10:01:23.756Z"}}