EIP-2026-118871
PRE-CVEMicrosoft Windows - 'dnslint.exe' Drive-By Download
Title source: legacyExploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-118871. PoCs published by hyp3rlinx.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a forced drive-by download vulnerability in Microsoft's dnslint.exe tool. By crafting a malicious DNS text file with an iframe pointing to a remote executable, an attacker can trick users into downloading malware when viewing the generated report.
Description
Microsoft Windows - 'dnslint.exe' Drive-By Download
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
by hyp3rlinx · textremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45079
This exploit demonstrates a forced drive-by download vulnerability in Microsoft's dnslint.exe tool. By crafting a malicious DNS text file with an iframe pointing to a remote executable, an attacker can trick users into downloading malware when viewing the generated report.
Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
Microsoft dnslint.exe (DNSLint tool)
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
Victim must execute dnslint.exe with a malicious server.txt file · Attacker must host a malicious executable on a remote server
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026
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Details
Status
pre_cve
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026