CVE-2026-62812: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-59) in Windows DHCP Server on Windows 10 Version 1607 arises from improper link resolution before file access, also known as 'link following'. It enables an attacker with local authorized access to escalate privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. This could lead to full system compromise affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft as detailed in their advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62812 to remediate this issue.
CVE-2026-62812: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-59) in Windows DHCP Server on Windows 10 Version 1607 arises from improper link resolution before file access, also known as 'link following'. It enables an attacker with local authorized access to escalate privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. This could lead to full system compromise affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the security update provided by Microsoft as detailed in their advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62812 to remediate this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-14T21:08:07.966Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62812","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a7b581abf8831d53915602f
Added to database: 08/11/2026, 17:12:58 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 21:27:29 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 02:41:14 UTC
Views: 4
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