CVE-2026-21243CWE-476

Windows Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Denial of Service Vulnerability

High · published February 10, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A null pointer dereference is like a blocked emergency exit! It can lead to a denial of service in Windows LDAP, leaving your network in a tight spot. 🔥 Think of it as a fire drill where an exit door is locked, causing chaos and confusion when everyone tries to escape all at once. Unauthorized attackers can exploit this flaw to deny access, much like preventing folks from getting out when they need to. This vulnerability could allow an unauthorized attacker to cause a denial of service, effectively locking users out of network resources and disrupting operations. This could lead to significant downtime and impact productivity, making it urgent to address!

Put simply

Think of it as a fire drill where an exit door is locked, causing chaos and confusion when everyone tries to escape all at once. Unauthorized attackers can exploit this flaw to deny access, much like preventing folks from getting out when they need to. The null pointer dereference in Windows LDAP allows attackers to exploit this bug and crash the service, disrupting network functionality without any authentication needed.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an unauthorized attacker to cause a denial of service, effectively locking users out of network resources and disrupting operations. This could lead to significant downtime and impact productivity, making it urgent to address! To remediate, ensure you update to the latest patch for Windows LDAP that addresses CVE-2026-21243. Regularly audit your network to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities like this to enhance your defenses. You've got this! Stay vigilant and secure your network, and you'll have this vulnerability locked down in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01430 · 72.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference
Published
2026-02-10T17:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 FEB 17:51Z
    Windows Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Denial of Service Vulnerability
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