CVE-2026-42987 Details
Description
Use after free in Windows Deployment Services allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in Windows Deployment Services (WDS) that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely over the network. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Windows Server, including 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025, as well as Windows Server 2025 and 2022 Server Core installations.
Users can apply the security update for their specific Windows Server version. This update is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 5, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-42987 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft windows server 2012 | r2 |
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| microsoft windows server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.9234 |
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| microsoft windows server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.8880 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5256 |
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| microsoft windows server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.32995 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 9, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |