{"id":"CVE-2026-96113","published":"2026-10-13T19:21:45.733","lastModified":"2026-10-16T10:46:22.423","description":"Heap-based buffer overflow in DNS Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.","cvssScore":9.8,"cvssSeverity":"CRITICAL","cvssVector":"CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H","cwes":["CWE-122","CWE-197"],"vendors":["microsoft"],"products":["windows 10 1607","windows 10 1809","windows server 2012","windows server 2016","windows server 2019","windows server 2022","windows server 2025"],"references":[{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96113","tags":["Vendor Advisory"]}],"exploitRefs":[],"hasPoc":false,"ai":{"summary":"A heap-based buffer overflow in DNS Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with high privileges. This vulnerability arises from insufficient bounds checking when processing DNS queries, potentially enabling attackers to gain full system control.","exploitability":"Exploitation is relatively straightforward requiring only network access to send malformed DNS queries, with no authentication required for successful exploitation.","blast_radius":"If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to compromise entire DNS infrastructure, affecting thousands of systems that rely on the vulnerable DNS server for name resolution and service discovery.","remediation":"Apply the latest vendor patch immediately, as no specific fixed version is mentioned in the description.","detection":"No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.","tags":["rce","dns","network"],"model":"garnet-coder","analyzedAt":"2026-10-14T08:51:13.460Z"}}