Vulnerability Intelligence Report
Windows DNS Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2026-41096
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows DNS allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
9.8
CRITICAL
Exploitability:3.9
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:1.93%
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Attack Surface
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Weaponization
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Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| No affected products specified. | ||
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
1.932%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Microsoft Corporation · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2026-04-16T19:12:36 |
| Published | 2026-05-12T16:58:52 |
| Patch Date | 2026-05-12 |
| Last Updated | 2026-08-10T15:13:01 |
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