{"id":"CVE-2026-88116","published":"2026-10-13T19:21:29.937","lastModified":"2026-10-16T16:22:31.283","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 2016","windows server 2019","windows server 2022"],"references":[{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-88116","tags":["Vendor Advisory"]}],"exploitRefs":[],"hasPoc":false,"ai":{"summary":"A DNS Server vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely through 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 flaw affects multiple Windows versions including 10 and 11, potentially allowing attackers to gain full control over affected systems with high impact across enterprise networks.","remediation":"Apply the Microsoft security update KB5042847 for Windows 10 1607, Windows 10 1809, Windows 10 21H2, Windows 10 22H2, Windows 11 23H2, Windows 11 24H2, and Windows 11 25H2.","detection":"No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.","tags":["rce","dns","remote"],"model":"garnet-coder","analyzedAt":"2026-10-18T10:02:06.529Z"}}