Windows Kerberos
CVE-2026-47288 — Windows Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC) Remote Code Execution
Executive Summary
Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows Kerberos allows an authorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.
Overview
7.1
CVSS HIGH
Critical
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Exploitation Unlikely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
ATTACK VECTOR
Adjacent_network
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
High
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
CONFIDENTIALITY
High
INTEGRITY
High
AVAILABILITY
High
EXPLOIT CODE MATURITY
Unproven
REMEDIATION LEVEL
Official Fix
REPORT CONFIDENCE
Confirmed
Temporal Score: 6.2
EPSS Score
0.00314
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.22882 percentile - updated 2026-06-21
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Affected Products
12 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012 | 5094042 (Monthly Rollup) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | 5094042 (Monthly Rollup) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 | 5094041 (Monthly Rollup) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | 5094041 (Monthly Rollup) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2016 | 5094122 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 5094122 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2019 | 5094123 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 5094123 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2022 | 5094128 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation) | 5094128 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2025 | 5094125 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | 5094125 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
Patches
6 patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
5094042 |
Monthly Rollup | Yes |
5094041 |
Monthly Rollup | Yes |
5094122 |
Security Update | Yes |
5094123 |
Security Update | Yes |
5094128 |
Security Update | Yes |
5094125 |
Security Update | Yes |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
Acknowledgments
Microsoft
References
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