CVE-2026-72983: Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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Use after free in Windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
— Microsoft
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does exploitation require authentication or user interaction?
No. The supplied CVSS vector indicates no privileges are required and no user interaction is required. The attack vector is network-based and attack complexity is low.
What could an attacker gain from successful exploitation?
A successful attack can result in remote code execution. The CVSS impact metrics indicate high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Which Windows products are identified as affected?
The listed products are Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025.
Can the supplied information identify affected Windows builds or configurations?
No. It identifies Windows product families but does not provide specific version, build, configuration, or Internet Connection Sharing enablement details.