CVE-2026-88171 Windows DHCP Server - Remote Code Execution

Windows DHCP Server contains a double free vulnerability caused by improper memory management, letting unauthorized attackers execute code remotely, exploit requires network access.

CVSS base score 8.1 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.69% 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:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
13 October 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-415

Vendor fix

Update to the latest version of Windows DHCP Server.

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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