Microsoft Windows Server 2012 up to Server 2022 DNS Server out-of-bounds
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 6.3 | $5k-$25k | 1.40 |
Summary
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 up to Server 2022. The affected element is an unknown function of the component DNS Server. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-88130. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 up to Server 2022. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component DNS Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:
Out-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.
The advisory is shared at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-88130 since 09/09/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/14/2026).
Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.
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Product
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Vendor
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License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
- Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3
VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CNA Base Score: 6.5
CNA Vector (microsoft): 🔒
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Exploiting
Class: Out-of-boundsCWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: PatchStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Timeline
09/09/2026 CVE reserved10/14/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/14/2026 VulDB entry created
10/14/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comProduct: microsoft.com
Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-88130 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-88130
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-419425
Entry
Created: 10/14/2026 10:08Changes: 10/14/2026 10:08 (63)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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