CVE-2026-97821

Out-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Base score6.5/ 10

SeverityMediumCVSS 3.1

Exploitability / impact

CVSS metric breakdown

Vector-derived attributes

Base severityMedium

Attack vectorNetworkAV

Attack complexityLowAC

Privileges requiredLowPR

User interactionNoneUI

ScopeUnchangedS

Confidentiality impactHighC

Integrity impactNoneI

Availability impactNoneA

Exploit maturityUnprovenE

CVSS vector stringCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

CVSS communicates standardized severity and impact characteristics. It does not establish whether a system is exploitable in your specific environment.

Record context

CVE Numbering Authoritymicrosoft

Last updatedOct 27, 2026 21:36:53 UTC

PublishedOct 13, 2026 19:01:39 UTC

ReservedSep 25, 2026 04:47:50 UTC