CVE-2026-44815
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.10%
Last modified
CVE-2026-44815 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.9234 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.8880 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.7417 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.7417 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.7219 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.8655 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.8655 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.2269 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.9234 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.8880 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5256 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.32995 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-44815Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-44815?
Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-44815?
CVE-2026-44815 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44815?
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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