CVE-2026-68819: Windows Network File System Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2026
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Updated

Buffer over-read in Windows Network File System allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

Other sources

Windows Network File System Denial of Service Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.26279
6.2.9200.26279
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.9418
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.9418
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33296, <10.0.26100.33222
10.0.26100.3329610.0.26100.33222
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.9418
10.0.14393.9418
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.9418
10.0.14393.9418
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.26279
6.2.9200.26279
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.23337
6.3.9600.23337
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.23337
6.3.9600.23337
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5499, <10.0.20348.5440
10.0.20348.549910.0.20348.5440
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.9115
10.0.17763.9115
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33296, <10.0.26100.33222
10.0.26100.3329610.0.26100.33222
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.9115
10.0.17763.9115
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.9115
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.9115
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5499, <10.0.20348.5440
10.0.20348.549910.0.20348.5440

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 6.2.9200.26279Patch KB5120385
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.9418Patch KB5120418
  3. 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
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.23337Patch KB5120386
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.5499Fixed in 10.0.20348.5440Patch KB5120229
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.9115Patch KB5120238

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·05:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68819?

CVE-2026-68819 has a medium severity rating of 5.9.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-68819?

To fix CVE-2026-68819, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2026-68819?

CVE-2026-68819 affects Microsoft Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2012 R2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-68819?

CVE-2026-68819 is a buffer over-read vulnerability leading to a Denial of Service in the Windows Network File System.

5

Can CVE-2026-68819 be exploited remotely?

Yes, an unauthorized attacker can exploit CVE-2026-68819 remotely over a network to cause a denial of service.

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