CVE-2026-70082: Windows DNS Denial of Service Vulnerability
Uncaught exception in Windows DNS allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
Other sources
Windows DNS Denial of Service Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.23470Patch KB5126836 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9612Patch KB5126868 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.26434Patch KB5126835
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which systems are exposed to this issue?
The listed affected products are Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025, and Microsoft Windows DNS. Exposure is relevant where the Windows DNS service is reachable over the network.
Does exploitation require credentials or user interaction?
No. The supplied vector indicates network-based exploitation with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction required.
What is the expected impact of a successful attack?
A successful attacker can cause a denial of service through an uncaught exception in Windows DNS. The provided impact ratings indicate availability impact only, with no stated confidentiality or integrity impact.