CVE-2026-65785: Windows DHCP Client Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2026
·
Updated

Uncontrolled resource consumption in Windows DHCP Client allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over an adjacent network.

Other sources

Windows DHCP Client Denial of Service Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33296, <10.0.26100.33222
10.0.26100.3329610.0.26100.33222
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.2704
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.2704
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33296, <10.0.26100.33222
10.0.26100.3329610.0.26100.33222
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.916810.0.26100.9106
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.916810.0.26100.9106
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.916810.0.26000.9106
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.916810.0.26100.9106

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.33296Fixed in 10.0.26100.33222Patch KB5120228
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.28000.2704Patch KB5121000
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.9168Fixed in 10.0.26100.9106Patch KB5120994
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26200.9168Fixed in 10.0.26100.9106Patch KB5120994
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.9168Fixed in 10.0.26000.9106Patch KB5120994

Event History

Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:05 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-65785?

CVE-2026-65785 has a medium severity rating of 6.5.

2

What is CVE-2026-65785 about?

CVE-2026-65785 is a vulnerability in the Windows DHCP Client that allows unauthorized attackers to cause a denial of service.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-65785?

To mitigate CVE-2026-65785, ensure that all relevant Microsoft Windows updates are applied as recommended by Microsoft.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-65785?

CVE-2026-65785 affects Microsoft Windows 11 and Microsoft Windows Server 2025.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2026-65785?

The impact of CVE-2026-65785 is denial of service, potentially disrupting network availability.

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