CVE-2026-69930: Out-of-bounds read in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a netwo
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CVE-2026-69930 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting windows 10 1607, windows 10 1809, windows server 2012. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Last updated 2026-09-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
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microsoft windows 10 1607 UPGRADE
Affected: < 10.0.14393.9512
Fixed in: 10.0.14393.9512
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
microsoft windows 10 1809 UPGRADE
Affected: < 10.0.17763.9245
Fixed in: 10.0.17763.9245
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
microsoft windows server 2012 MITIGATE
Affected: all versions · r2
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before r2
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
microsoft windows server 2016 UPGRADE
Affected: < 10.0.14393.9512
Fixed in: 10.0.14393.9512
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
microsoft windows server 2019 UPGRADE
Affected: < 10.0.17763.9245
Fixed in: 10.0.17763.9245
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
microsoft windows server 2022 UPGRADE
Affected: < 10.0.20348.5622
Fixed in: 10.0.20348.5622
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-69930?
windows 10 1607: upgrade to 10.0.14393.9512; windows 10 1809: upgrade to 10.0.17763.9245; windows server 2012: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-69930 being exploited?
CVE-2026-69930 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-69930 affect?
CVE-2026-69930 affects windows 10 1607, windows 10 1809, windows server 2012. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Out-of-bounds read in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
How urgent is CVE-2026-69930?
Priority 45/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist
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