CVE-2019-0726

Name: CVE-2019-0726
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-09T00:29:00.98+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 54.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-0726 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the Windows DHCP client when an attacker sends specially crafted DHCP responses to a client, aka 'Windows DHCP Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0697, CVE-2019-0698.. EPSS estimates a 54.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the Windows DHCP client when an attacker sends specially crafted DHCP responses to a client, aka 'Windows DHCP Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0697, CVE-2019-0698.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

54.04%

98.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1803
Microsoft	Windows 10	1809
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1803
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	All versions

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0726Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0726Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 9, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0726?

How severe is CVE-2019-0726?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-0726 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 54.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0726?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST