CVE-2026-96861: Network Device Enrollment Service (NDES) Denial of Service Vulnerability
Network Device Enrollment Service (NDES) Denial of Service Vulnerability
Other sources
Out-of-bounds read in Network Device Enrollment Service (NDES) allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - 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 6.2.9200.26434Patch KB5126835 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.23470Patch KB5126836
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Microsoft platforms are listed as affected?
The listed platforms are Microsoft Windows 10 and Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025.
Does exploitation require authentication or user interaction?
No. The CVSS vector indicates network exploitation with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction.
What security impact is indicated beyond service disruption?
The CVSS vector indicates high availability impact, with no confidentiality or integrity impact scored.