CVE-2026-83862
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.63%
Last modified
CVE-2026-83862 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Windows Network Load Balancing allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in Windows Network Load Balancing allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.9612 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.9376 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.9612 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.9376 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5761 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.33650 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-83862Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-83862?
Use after free in Windows Network Load Balancing allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.
How severe is CVE-2026-83862?
CVE-2026-83862 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-83862?
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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