CVE-2026-69929

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Out-of-Bounds Read in Windows DHCP Server

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-08

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Out-of-bounds read in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

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Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-08

Generated

2026-09-09

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-69929

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	dhcp_server	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-125	The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue in the Windows DHCP Server. It allows an unauthorized attacker to read memory outside the intended boundaries over a network, potentially exposing sensitive information.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to disclose confidential information from the affected system. The impact includes potential data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive data, and compromise of network integrity.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR or HIPAA if it results in unauthorized disclosure of personal or health data. Organizations may face legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage due to data exposure.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for the DHCP Server component to patch the out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

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