Use After Free in Microsoft Windows Server 2025

CVE-2026-72928

Use after free in Windows DNS allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-72928?
CVE-2026-72928 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2025, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-09-08.
How severe is CVE-2026-72928?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.