CVE-2026-77888
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.87%
Last modified
CVE-2026-77888 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.9512 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.9245 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.9512 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.9245 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5622 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.33438 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-77888Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-77888?
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-77888?
CVE-2026-77888 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-77888?
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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