Description
Out-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.
Affected products
microsoft: windows server 2012; microsoft: windows server 2016; microsoft: windows server 2019; microsoft: windows server 2022; microsoft: windows server 2025
References1
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-88122 Vendor Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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6.5
MEDIUM
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - EPSS — exploit probability
- 1% percentile: 64 · as of 11 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-125
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