Microsoft Windows DHCP Client Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in the DHCP Client Service on Windows Server 2025, Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based and ARM64-based Systems, and Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation). This vulnerability arises from a use-after-free error, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for remote code execution on the affected system.

Remediation

Users can apply the security update KB5051987 to address this vulnerability. This update is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
4.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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