CVE-2026-83889
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.91%
Last modified
CVE-2026-83889 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Release of invalid pointer or reference in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Release of invalid pointer or reference in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a 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 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.7807 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.7807 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.7652 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.9711 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.9711 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.3231 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 26h2 | < 10.0.26300.9711 |
| 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
Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-83889?
Release of invalid pointer or reference in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-83889?
CVE-2026-83889 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-83889?
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.
How Strix Helps
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