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CVE-2026-41089

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 buffer overflow

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.97%
  1. Published12 May 2026

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows Netlogon allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.9140
Microsoft Windows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.8755
Microsoft Windows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.5074
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.2330
Microsoft Windows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.32772

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft Windows Server 2016≥ 10.0.14393.9140
Microsoft Windows Server 2019≥ 10.0.17763.8755
Microsoft Windows Server 2022≥ 10.0.20348.5074
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2≥ 10.0.25398.2330
Microsoft Windows Server 2025≥ 10.0.26100.32772

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-41089 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-41089 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.97%.

How severe is CVE-2026-41089?

CVE-2026-41089 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-41089?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2, and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41089?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows Server 2016 10.0.14393.9140, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 10.0.17763.8755, Microsoft Windows Server 2022 10.0.20348.5074 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.