How severe is CVE-2026-70082?

CVE-2026-70082 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-70082 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-70082?

CVE-2026-70082 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-70082?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-70082 published?

CVE-2026-70082 was published on 2026-10-13 and last updated on 2026-10-16.

CVE-2026-70082

CVE-2026-70082 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-248.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-248
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Published: 2026-10-13
Last modified: 2026-10-16

Description

Uncaught exception in Windows DNS allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-70082?: Uncaught exception in Windows DNS allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-70082?: CVE-2026-70082 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-70082 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-70082?: CVE-2026-70082 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-70082?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-70082 published?: CVE-2026-70082 was published on 2026-10-13 and last updated on 2026-10-16.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-70082

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*

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