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NVD CRITICAL: CVE-2026-41096 — Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows DNS allows an unauthorized attac...

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Executive Summary

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

Analysis

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows DNS allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. CVSS Score: 9.8. Published: 2026-05-12T18:17:21.167.

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CVE (1)
CVE-2026-41096
NVDMITRE CVE
Source Attribution

Originally published by NIST NVD on May 12, 2026. Verified by: NIST.

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