CVE-2026-50518

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Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Windows DHCP Server

Publication date: 2026-07-14

Last updated on: 2026-07-22

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-07-14

Last Modified

2026-07-22

Generated

2026-08-04

AI Q&A

2026-07-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-02

NVD

CVE-2026-50518

EUVD

EUVD-2026-44117

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_server_2012	r2
microsoft	windows_server_2012	*
microsoft	windows_10_1607	to 10.0.14393.9339 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1607	to 10.0.14393.9339 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9020 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_1809	to 10.0.17763.9020 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2016	to 10.0.14393.9339 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2019	to 10.0.17763.9020 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2022	to 10.0.20348.5386 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2025	to 10.0.26100.33158 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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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Executive Summary

This is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows DHCP Server. It allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely over a network by exploiting a flaw in memory handling.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking for vulnerable Windows DHCP Server versions. Use PowerShell: Get-WindowsFeature -Name DHCP | Select-Object InstallState. If installed, verify installed version with: Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Where-Object {$_.Name -like '*DHCP Server*'}. Ensure all systems are updated with the latest Microsoft security patches.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your system, potentially taking control of your Windows DHCP Server. This could lead to data breaches, system compromise, or further network attacks.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data exfiltration, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations may face compliance penalties if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security update from Microsoft for Windows DHCP Server to patch the heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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