Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Priority LOW 33CWE-362Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- High
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Microsoft. Impact type from Microsoft.
Summary
Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.01929 80th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Microsoft: 12 updates
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | 10.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.2803 | 10.0.17763.2803 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.2803 | 10.0.17763.2803 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | 10.0.20348.0 to before 10.0.20348.643 | 10.0.20348.643 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server version 20H2 | 10.0.0 to before 10.0.19042.1645 | 10.0.19042.1645 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 10.0.14393.0 to before 10.0.14393.5066 | 10.0.14393.5066 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.14393.0 to before 10.0.14393.5066 | 10.0.14393.5066 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 | 6.0.6003.0 to before 6.0.6003.21446 | 6.0.6003.21446 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | 6.0.6003.0 to before 6.0.6003.21446 | 6.0.6003.21446 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 | 6.0.6003.0 to before 6.0.6003.21446 | 6.0.6003.21446 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 | 6.1.7601.0 to before 6.1.7601.25924 | 6.1.7601.25924 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) | 6.1.7601.0 to before 6.1.7601.25924 | 6.1.7601.25924 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | 6.2.9200.0 to before 6.2.9200.23679 | 6.2.9200.23679 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | 6.2.9200.0 to before 6.2.9200.23679 | 6.2.9200.23679 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 | 6.3.9600.0 to before 6.3.9600.20337 | 6.3.9600.20337 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | 6.3.9600.0 to before 6.3.9600.20337 | 6.3.9600.20337 | Patch available | CNA |
- Windows Server 2019 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.2803 Fixed in 10.0.17763.2803 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.2803 Fixed in 10.0.17763.2803 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2022 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.20348.0 to before 10.0.20348.643 Fixed in 10.0.20348.643 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server version 20H2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.0 to before 10.0.19042.1645 Fixed in 10.0.19042.1645 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2016 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.14393.0 to before 10.0.14393.5066 Fixed in 10.0.14393.5066 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.14393.0 to before 10.0.14393.5066 Fixed in 10.0.14393.5066 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.0.6003.0 to before 6.0.6003.21446 Fixed in 6.0.6003.21446 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.0.6003.0 to before 6.0.6003.21446 Fixed in 6.0.6003.21446 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.0.6003.0 to before 6.0.6003.21446 Fixed in 6.0.6003.21446 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.1.7601.0 to before 6.1.7601.25924 Fixed in 6.1.7601.25924 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.1.7601.0 to before 6.1.7601.25924 Fixed in 6.1.7601.25924 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2012 VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.2.9200.0 to before 6.2.9200.23679 Fixed in 6.2.9200.23679 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.2.9200.0 to before 6.2.9200.23679 Fixed in 6.2.9200.23679 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2012 R2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.3.9600.0 to before 6.3.9600.20337 Fixed in 6.3.9600.20337 Patch available CNA
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.3.9600.0 to before 6.3.9600.20337 Fixed in 6.3.9600.20337 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 8
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:* | r2 sp1 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | r2 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 20h2 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions r2 sp1 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions r2 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 20h2 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft
Remediation
Microsoft 12 updates
- Monthly Rollup
- Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems 6.3.9600.20337
- Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems 6.3.9600.20337
- Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3.9600.20337
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 6.3.9600.20337
- Security Only
- Windows Server 2012 6.2.9200.23679
- Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 6.2.9200.23679
- Monthly Rollup
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 6.0.6003.21446
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) 6.0.6003.21446
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 6.0.6003.21446
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) 6.0.6003.21446
Show 9 more Microsoft updates
- Monthly Rollup
- Windows Server 2012 6.2.9200.23679
- Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 6.2.9200.23679
- Security Only
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 6.1.7601.25924
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 6.1.7601.25924
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 6.1.7601.25924
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) 6.1.7601.25924
- Security Update
- Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.2803
- Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems 10.0.17763.2803
- Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems 10.0.17763.2803
- Windows Server 2019 10.0.17763.2803
- Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0.17763.2803
- Security Only
- Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems 6.3.9600.20337
- Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems 6.3.9600.20337
- Windows RT 8.1 6.3.9600.20337
- Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3.9600.20337
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 6.3.9600.20337
- Security Only
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 6.0.6003.21446
- Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) 6.0.6003.21446
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 6.0.6003.21446
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) 6.0.6003.21446
- Monthly Rollup
- Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 6.1.7601.25924
- Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 6.1.7601.25924
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 6.1.7601.25924
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) 6.1.7601.25924
- Security Update
- Windows Server 2022 10.0.20348.643
- Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation) 10.0.20348.643
- Security Update
- Windows 10 Version 20H2 for 32-bit Systems 10.0.19042.1645
- Windows 10 Version 20H2 for ARM64-based Systems 10.0.19042.1645
- Windows 10 Version 21H1 for 32-bit Systems 10.0.19043.1645
- Windows 10 Version 21H1 for ARM64-based Systems 10.0.19043.1645
- Windows 10 Version 21H1 for x64-based Systems 10.0.19043.1645
- Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems 10.0.19043.1645, 10.0.19044.1645
- Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems 10.0.19044.1645
- Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems 10.0.19044.1645
- Windows Server, version 20H2 (Server Core Installation) 10.0.19042.1645
- Security Update
- Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 10.0.14393.5066
- Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.5066
- Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems 10.0.14393.5066
- Windows Server 2016 10.0.14393.5066
- Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) 10.0.14393.5066
Vendor assessments
Microsoft
Microsoft's page for this CVE →
- Impact
- Remote Code Execution
- Exploited
- No
- Publicly disclosed
- No
- Exploitability
- Exploitation Less Likely
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2022-26820
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-h349-mgv6-6cmc
References
More Microsoft Windows Server 2008 vulnerabilities
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- TI-2017-06077 Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows XP x64 XP2, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2015-01465 HTTP.sys in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2008-04072 The Server service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
Sources
- CVE-2022-26820 · CVE Program
- CVE-2022-26820 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-h349-mgv6-6cmc · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2022-26820 · Microsoft Security Update Guide
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