Microsoft Windows LSASS Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A null pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in the Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS). This vulnerability allows an unauthorized attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition over the network. It affects multiple Windows Server and Windows 10 versions.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability leads to a denial-of-service condition, causing affected systems to become unresponsive or unavailable.

Remediation

Users can apply the security update for this vulnerability, which is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5073724, KB5073723, KB5073379, KB5074109, and KB5073450.

Added: Jan 13, 2026, 7:34 PM
Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 7:34 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
5.4
remediation
7.7
relevance
2.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
5.8

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