CVE-2026-0386: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
Improper access control in Windows Deployment Services allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0386) in Windows Deployment Services of Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 is caused by improper access control (CWE-284). It allows an attacker without privileges and without user interaction to execute code remotely over an adjacent network. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires high access complexity and no privileges but no user interaction, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is officially patched by Microsoft.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution by an unauthorized attacker on an adjacent network, compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow the attacker to fully control the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the Microsoft security update for Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 promptly to remediate this issue. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the patch on affected systems.
CVE-2026-0386: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
Description
Improper access control in Windows Deployment Services allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0386) in Windows Deployment Services of Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 is caused by improper access control (CWE-284). It allows an attacker without privileges and without user interaction to execute code remotely over an adjacent network. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires high access complexity and no privileges but no user interaction, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is officially patched by Microsoft.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution by an unauthorized attacker on an adjacent network, compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow the attacker to fully control the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the Microsoft security update for Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 promptly to remediate this issue. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying the patch on affected systems.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-17T18:35:27.135Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69668adaa60475309f9adf31
Added to database: 1/13/2026, 6:11:38 PM
Last enriched: 4/3/2026, 12:40:11 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 10:17:54 AM
Views: 332
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