VDB-400995 · CVE-2026-69781 · GCVE-0-2026-69781

Microsoft Windows 11 24H2/11 25H2/11 26H1/Server 2025 DHCP Client memory leak

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows 11 24H2/11 25H2/11 26H1/Server 2025. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component DHCP Client. Performing a manipulation results in memory leak. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-69781. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows 11 24H2/11 25H2/11 26H1/Server 2025. This affects an unknown function of the component DHCP Client. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory leak vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-401. The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, which slowly consumes remaining memory. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Windows DHCP Client allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over an adjacent network.

It is possible to read the advisory at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-69781 since 08/04/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/09/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Windows

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Temp Score: 7.2
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 6.5
CNA Vector (microsoft): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory leak
CWE: CWE-401 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

08/04/2026 CVE reserved
09/09/2026 +36 days Advisory disclosed
09/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-69781 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-69781
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-400995

Entryinfo

Created: 09/09/2026 02:25
Changes: 09/09/2026 02:25 (63)
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Cache ID: 216::103