CVE-2026-62823: Windows DHCP Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Overview

Severity

High (CVSS 8.8)

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Category

Remote Code Execution

Exploit Status

Not Exploited

Exploitation Likelihood

More Likely

Patch Tuesday

2026-Aug

Released

2026-08-11

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.

FAQ

How could an attacker exploit this vulnerability? An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted packet to an affected service over the network. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to execute code on the target system. No authentication or user interaction is required.

Affected Products (16)

Windows

• Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
• Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems
• Windows Server 2019
• Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
• Windows Server 2022
• Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation)
• Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
• Windows Server 2025
• Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
• Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
• Windows Server 2016
• Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)

ESU

• Windows Server 2012
• Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
• Windows Server 2012 R2
• Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)

Security Updates (8)

• 5120238
• 5120242
• 5120229
• 5120233
• 5120228
• 5120418
• 5120385
• 5120386

Acknowledgments

<a href="https://x.com/marcosd4h">Marcos Oviedo with Deep Extract Harness</a>, Linzishan & Anemone & Zhiniang Peng (HUST)

Revision History

• 2026-08-11: Information published.