CVE-2026-41089: CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows Netlogon allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-41089) involves a stack-based buffer overflow in the Windows Netlogon service on Windows Server 2012 (version 6.2.9200.0). Exploitation allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-121 (stack-based buffer overflow) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8, reflecting critical severity with network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability enables remote code execution by an unauthenticated attacker over the network, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized access, data disclosure, and service disruption. The vulnerability affects Windows Server 2012 and poses a critical risk to affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft to remediate this vulnerability. Administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41089 as soon as possible to protect affected systems. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
CVE-2026-41089: CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows Netlogon allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-41089) involves a stack-based buffer overflow in the Windows Netlogon service on Windows Server 2012 (version 6.2.9200.0). Exploitation allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-121 (stack-based buffer overflow) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8, reflecting critical severity with network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability enables remote code execution by an unauthenticated attacker over the network, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized access, data disclosure, and service disruption. The vulnerability affects Windows Server 2012 and poses a critical risk to affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft to remediate this vulnerability. Administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41089 as soon as possible to protect affected systems. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-16T19:12:36.194Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41089","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a03655bcbff5d861008cb07
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 5:37:31 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 6:21:54 PM
Last updated: 5/13/2026, 5:03:04 AM
Views: 2
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