CVE-2026-41089: Microsoft Windows Server 2012

What is CVE-2026-41089?

Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows Netlogon allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CVSS9.8 NVD 3.1

SeverityCRITICAL

ExploitationNo exploitation reported

EPSS80% · P100

Triage statusNo Known Exploit

ActionPatch within 48 hours

CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

NVD published2026-05-12

NVD last modified2026-06-17

Timeline

2026-05-12Published to the U.S. National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
2026-06-02First covered in a defend.network daily briefing
2026-06-17NVD record last updated

Affected product

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

NVD also lists CPE entries for: Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2

Remediation Steps

Apply the vendor security update for Microsoft Windows Server 2012 as a priority.
Restrict network exposure of the affected service to trusted sources until patched.
Review logs and detections for indicators of exploitation.
Confirm fixed versions against the official vendor advisory before deploying.

References

Referenced in our briefings & reports

Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 1 of June 2026 (June 1 – 7)
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