CVE-2026-70072: Windows Netlogon Denial of Service Vulnerability
Published Oct 13, 2026
·Updated
Allocation of resources without limits or throttling in Windows Netlogon allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.
Other sources
Windows Netlogon Denial of Service Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Windows Netlogon
Event History
Oct 13, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker must be authorized and able to reach the affected Windows Netlogon service over a network. No user interaction is required.
2
What is the expected impact of a successful exploit?
Successful exploitation can exhaust resources and cause a denial of service. The provided information does not indicate confidentiality or integrity impact.