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CVE-2026-66308 Microsoft CVE debrief
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-09-08T19:18:08.450Z and has not been modified since then. This medium-severity vulnerability in Skype for Business Server could allow an authorized attacker to deny service over a network. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize remediation, particularly for versions 2015, 2019, and 7.0.2046.849. The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue. Verification and application of patches are crucial.
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Product
- Skype for Business Server 2015 CU13
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.5
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-09-08
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-16
- Advisory published
- 2026-09-08
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-16
Who should care
Defenders responsible for Skype for Business Server deployments, particularly those using versions 2015, 2019, and 7.0.2046.849, should assess exposure and prioritize remediation.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-66308 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Skype for Business Server that could allow an authorized attacker to deny service over a network. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches, reviewing inventory, and monitoring for potential service denial attempts.
- Potential service denial over the network.
- Need to verify and apply patches for affected versions.
- Importance of reviewing and updating inventory to ensure affected versions are identified.
Technical summary
The CVE record and NVD entry describe an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Skype for Business Server, which could allow an authorized attacker to deny service over a network. The vulnerability affects versions 2015, 2019, and 7.0.2046.849. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for these versions. The issue is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to service denial.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for Skype for Business Server, particularly for versions 2015, 2019, and 7.0.2046.849.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify and apply patches for Skype for Business Server, particularly for versions 2015, 2019, and 7.0.2046.849.
- Review and update inventory to ensure affected versions are identified and prioritized for remediation.
- Monitor for potential service denial attempts over the network.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Skype for Business Server, which could allow an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-66308 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-66308
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-66308 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-66308
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-66308
[email protected] - Patch, Vendor Advisory
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.