CVE-2026-41108
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Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows DNS

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows DNS allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Published
2026-06-09
Last Modified
2026-06-09
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2026-06-10
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2026-06-09
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NVD
CVE-2026-41108
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35643
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Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_dns *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-122 A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc().
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Compliance Impact

The provided information does not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows DNS. It allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is an elevation of privilege, meaning an attacker who already has some level of access can gain higher-level permissions. This can lead to full control over the affected system.

Mitigation Strategies

This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows DNS that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

To mitigate this vulnerability, it is important to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft as soon as possible.

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