CVE-2022-26815: Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Apr 12, 2022
·Updated
Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
25 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Event History
Apr 12, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:04 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-26815?
CVE-2022-26815 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2022-26815?
CVE-2022-26815 impacts multiple versions of Windows Server including 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022.
3
How do I fix CVE-2022-26815?
To remediate CVE-2022-26815, it is necessary to apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-26815?
CVE-2022-26815 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability affecting the Windows DNS Server.
5
Can CVE-2022-26815 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-26815 can be exploited remotely, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected servers.