Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published May 12, 2026· Updated May 15, 2026
CVE-2026-41096
CVE-2026-41096
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows DNS allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Affected products
1Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
1- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41096nvdVendor Advisory
News mentions
10- Microsoft on pace to break annual vulnerability record as AI-driven patch wave takes holdThe Record · May 13, 2026
- Microsoft Patches 138 Vulnerabilities, Including DNS and Netlogon RCE FlawsThe Hacker News · May 13, 2026
- Microsoft Fixes 17 Critical Flaws in May Patch TuesdayInfosecurity Magazine · May 13, 2026
- Patch Tuesday - May 2026Rapid7 Blog · May 13, 2026
- Doozy of a Patch Tuesday includes 30 critical Microsoft CVEsThe Register Security · May 12, 2026
- Patch Tuesday, May 2026 EditionKrebs on Security · May 12, 2026
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for May 2026 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilitiesCisco Talos Intelligence · May 12, 2026
- Microsoft May 2026 Patch Tuesday: Many fixes, but no zero-daysHelp Net Security · May 12, 2026
- Microsoft May 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 120 flaws, no zero-daysBleepingComputer · May 12, 2026
- May 2026 Patch Tuesday: 30 Critical Vulnerabilities Among 130 CVEsCrowdStrike Blog