#VU107239 Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-26686
Published: April 8, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU107239
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-26686
CWE-ID: CWE-591
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling DHCPv6 replies. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted DHCPv6 reply with a fake IPv6 address and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability requires a user to initiate a connection to send a DHCPv6 request.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.