Description
Integer underflow (wrap or wraparound) in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over an adjacent network.
Published: 2026-08-11
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

Windows DHCP Server suffers an integer underflow that can lead to an information disclosure when an attacker sends specially crafted DHCP packets on an adjacent network. The flaw allows the broker to read bytes beyond the intended buffer, leaking sensitive data. The issue is classified under CWE-125 for unsigned integer underflow and CWE-191 for signed integer underflow, both of which can compromise confidentiality.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects multiple Windows operating systems, including Windows 10 versions 1607 and 1809, and Windows Server editions 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025. Both standard and Server Core installations are listed, meaning all configurations of these OS versions are potentially impacted.

Risk and Exploitability

With a CVSS score of 6.5, the risk is moderate; the EPSS score indicates a likelihood of exploitation below 1%, suggesting it is not a high priority for attackers. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The exploit requires an attacker to be able to reach the DHCP server on the same broadcast domain, typically through a local or adjacent network. If achieved, the attacker can gain confidential data from memory, which could then be leveraged for further compromise.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 12, 2026 at 15:33 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Download and install the Microsoft security update that addresses CVE-2026-62720 from the Microsoft Update Catalog or via Windows Update.
  • Limit the DHCP Server service to trusted network segments and verify the server’s IP configuration to avoid exposure to untrusted traffic.
  • Configure firewall rules to allow DHCP traffic only from known client addresses and block unsolicited DHCP packets.
  • If an update is not immediately available, consider temporarily disabling the DHCP Server service or isolating the server on a separate VLAN to prevent unauthorized access.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 12, 2026 at 15:33 UTC.

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History

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Microsoft windows Server 2012 (server Core Installation)
Microsoft windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft windows Server 2012 R2 (server Core Installation)
Microsoft windows Server 2016 (server Core Installation)
Microsoft windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Microsoft windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)
Vendors & Products Microsoft windows Server 2012 (server Core Installation)
Microsoft windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft windows Server 2012 R2 (server Core Installation)
Microsoft windows Server 2016 (server Core Installation)
Microsoft windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Microsoft windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Integer underflow (wrap or wraparound) in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over an adjacent network.
Title Windows DHCP Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft windows 10 1607
Microsoft windows 10 1809
Microsoft windows Server 2012
Microsoft windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft windows Server 2016
Microsoft windows Server 2019
Microsoft windows Server 2022
Microsoft windows Server 2025
Weaknesses CWE-125
CWE-191
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012_R2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft windows 10 1607
Microsoft windows 10 1809
Microsoft windows Server 2012
Microsoft windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft windows Server 2016
Microsoft windows Server 2019
Microsoft windows Server 2022
Microsoft windows Server 2025
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft Windows 10 1607 Windows 10 1809 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 (server Core Installation) Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2012 R2 (server Core Installation) Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2016 (server Core Installation) Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation) Windows Server 2022 Windows Server 2025 Windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-31T20:06:45.230Z

Reserved: 2026-07-14T20:58:12.786Z

Link: CVE-2026-62720

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-12T15:52:00.851Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-11T17:18:22.697

Modified: 2026-08-16T19:16:56.230

Link: CVE-2026-62720

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-14T12:32:50Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-125

    Out-of-bounds Read

  • CWE-191

    Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound)