CVE-2026-72957: Windows Deployment Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Deployment Services allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
Other sources
Windows Deployment Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.26349Patch KB5123065 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5622Patch KB5122882 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.23397Patch KB5123066 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9512Patch KB5123099 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9245Patch KB5122876
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker must already be authorized and have local access to the affected system. The provided severity vector indicates low attack complexity and no user interaction requirement.
What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation can allow code execution with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The issue is a heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Deployment Services.
Which Windows releases are identified as affected?
The listed affected software includes Windows 10 and Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025.