CVE-2026-70074
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10
Last modified
CVE-2026-70074 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Out-of-bounds read in Windows DNS allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally..
Description
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DNS allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 | >= 10.0.14393.0, < 10.0.14393.9612 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | >= 10.0.17763.0, < 10.0.17763.9376 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | >= 6.2.9200.0, < 6.2.9200.26434 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | >= 6.2.9200.0, < 6.2.9200.26434 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 | >= 6.3.9600.0, < 6.3.9600.23470 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | >= 6.3.9600.0, < 6.3.9600.23470 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | >= 10.0.14393.0, < 10.0.14393.9612 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | >= 10.0.14393.0, < 10.0.14393.9612 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | >= 10.0.17763.0, < 10.0.17763.9376 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | >= 10.0.17763.0, < 10.0.17763.9376 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | >= 10.0.20348.0, < 10.0.20348.5761 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.33650 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.33650 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-70074?
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DNS allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-70074?
CVE-2026-70074 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-70074?
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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