CVE-2026-72982 Windows Netlogon - Remote Code Execution

Windows Netlogon contains a stack-based buffer overflow caused by improper input handling, letting unauthorized attackers execute code remotely over the network, exploit requires network access.

CVSS base score 9.8 /10
Critical
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.97% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Remote Code Execution
Impact
Remote Code Execution
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
8 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-121

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Windows security patches.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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