MicrosoftCVE-2026-69781
Microsoft Windows DHCP Client: memory leak
Fix: upgrade to 10.0.26100.9445 or later (4 fixed versions below)
Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Windows DHCP Client allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over an adjacent network.
Affected versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 Version 24H2 Product | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.9445 | 10.0.26100.9445 |
| Windows 11 Version 25H2 Product | >= 10.0.26200.0, < 10.0.26200.9445 | 10.0.26200.9445 |
| Windows 11 version 26H1 Product | >= 10.0.28000.0, < 10.0.28000.2954 | 10.0.28000.2954 |
| Windows Server 2025 Product | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.33438 | 10.0.26100.33438 |
| Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) Product | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.33438 | 10.0.26100.33438 |
Details and references
- CVSS 3.1
- CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- Severity from
- the vendor (its own CVE record or advisory)
- Weakness
- CWE-401