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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Unauthenticated network-reachable DHCP service (AV:N/PR:N/UI:N), low-complexity UAF yielding code execution in the service with full C/I/A impact; consistent with vendor rating.
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CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft
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Use after free in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
AnalysisAI
Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows DHCP Server (the DHCP role across Windows Server 2012 through 2025 and Windows 10 1607/1809) stems from a use-after-free condition that an unauthenticated attacker can trigger over the network to run arbitrary code in the DHCP service context. The flaw carries a CVSS 9.8 with no privileges or user interaction required, and Microsoft has shipped a fix via MSRC; no public exploit has been identified at time of analysis. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Requires the target Windows host to have the DHCP Server role installed and running and reachable by the attacker on UDP port 67. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | All signals point to genuinely high priority: the CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) describes unauthenticated, low-complexity network exploitation with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, and the affected component is exposed network infrastructure. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Vendor-released patch: apply the Microsoft security update for your OS build (minimum fixed builds per MSRC - e.g. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours, inventory all Windows Server 2012 through 2025 and Windows 10 1607/1809 systems with the DHCP server role enabled using your configuration management database or vulnerability scanner. …
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