CVE-2026-70167: Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to e

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-70167?

windows server 2022: upgrade to 10.0.20348.5761; windows server 2025: upgrade to 10.0.26100.33650. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-70167 being exploited?

CVE-2026-70167 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-70167 affect?

CVE-2026-70167 affects windows server 2022, windows server 2025. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-70167?

Priority 51/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-70167 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting windows server 2022, windows server 2025. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-822, CWE-843
Published	2026-10-13
Last modified	2026-10-16

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-10-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-13 19:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-16 10:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft windows server 2022 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.20348.5761

Fixed in: 10.0.20348.5761

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 2025 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.26100.33650

Fixed in: 10.0.26100.33650

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-2026-70167?

windows server 2022: upgrade to 10.0.20348.5761; windows server 2025: upgrade to 10.0.26100.33650. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-70167 being exploited?

CVE-2026-70167 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-2026-70167 affect?

CVE-2026-70167 affects windows server 2022, windows server 2025. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-70167?

Priority 51/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Windows Server vulnerabilities

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