Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 DNS Server privilege escalation

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6.6$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022. This affects an unknown function of the component DNS Server. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2022-26826. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component DNS Server. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 04/12/2022 as confirmed security guidance (Website). The advisory is available at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-26826. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/02/2026).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.2
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CNA Base Score: 7.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Unproven

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

03/09/2022 🔍
04/12/2022 +34 days 🔍
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06/02/2026 +1512 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-26826 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-26826
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-197106
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 04/12/2022 22:17
Updated: 06/02/2026 16:27
Changes: 04/12/2022 22:17 (35), 04/12/2022 22:20 (19), 04/18/2022 09:05 (2), 04/18/2022 09:09 (10), 06/02/2026 16:27 (24)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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