CVE-2022-26816

Windows DNS Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description

Windows DNS Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 5.00% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2022

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server version 20H2

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)

References

Link	Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-26816	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26816?: CVE-2022-26816 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-26816?: To fix CVE-2022-26816, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-26816 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2022-26816 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-26816?: CVE-2022-26816 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows Server version 20H2, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation).

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