CVE-2026-69845: Windows DHCP Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Sep 8, 2026
·Updated
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Other sources
Windows DHCP Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
26 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.9512
10.0.14393.9512
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.26349
6.2.9200.26349
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.23397
6.3.9600.23397
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.9512
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.9512
10.0.14393.9512
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.9512
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5622
10.0.20348.5622
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33438
10.0.26100.33438
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.26349
6.2.9200.26349
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.23397
6.3.9600.23397
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33438
10.0.26100.33438
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.9245
10.0.17763.9245
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5622
10.0.20348.5622
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.9245
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.9245
10.0.17763.9245
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.9245
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.9512
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.9512
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.9245
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.9245
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.9512
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.9245
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5622
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33438
Remediation
Event History
Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:19 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Does an attacker need credentials or user interaction to exploit this issue?
No. The vulnerability is rated as requiring no privileges and no user interaction, and it can be exploited over a network by an unauthorized attacker.
2
Which systems should be prioritized for review?
Prioritize Windows systems running the DHCP Server service on the listed platforms: Windows 10; Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025.
3
What could a successful exploit allow?
Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution and is assessed as having high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.