Findings

CVE-2026-40405

Null pointer dereference in Windows TCP/IP allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

Published May 12, 2026 · updated Jun 17, 2026 · microsoft windows 11 24h2

Null pointer dereference in Windows TCP/IP allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

Code

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Timeline

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  1. May 12, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    Null pointer dereference in Windows TCP/IP allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

  2. Jun 17, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    Null pointer dereference in Windows TCP/IP allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

Affected

  • cpe microsoft/windows 11 24h2version unspecified
  • cpe microsoft/windows 11 25h2version unspecified
  • cpe microsoft/windows 11 26h1version unspecified
  • cpe microsoft/windows server 2025version unspecified

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-40405

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-40405

    Null pointer dereference in Windows TCP/IP allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

    nvd.nist.gov

References