CVE-2026-61361
High
Description
Use after free in Windows DHCP Client allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.0
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Windows
PublishedAug 11, 2026
First seenAug 11, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-416Use after free
How to fix
Update
- microsoft windows_11_24h210.0.26100.9106 or later
- microsoft windows_11_25h210.0.26200.9106 or later
- microsoft windows_11_26h110.0.28000.2704 or later
- microsoft windows_server_202510.0.26100.33222 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft windows_11_24h2 | v < 10.0.26100.9106 | 10.0.26100.9106 |
| microsoft windows_11_25h2 | v < 10.0.26200.9106 | 10.0.26200.9106 |
| microsoft windows_11_26h1 | v < 10.0.28000.2704 | 10.0.28000.2704 |
| microsoft windows_server_2025 | v < 10.0.26100.33222 | 10.0.26100.33222 |
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