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\"version\": \"10.0.26100.0\",\n                            \"lessThan\": \"10.0.26100.33650\",\n                            \"versionType\": \"custom\",\n                            \"status\": \"affected\"\n                        }\n                    ]\n                }"},{"ecosystem":"Vendor product","name":"Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)","ranges":[],"versions":[],"rawVersionEvidence":"{\n                    \"vendor\": \"Microsoft\",\n                    \"product\": \"Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)\",\n                    \"platforms\": [\n                        \"x64-based Systems\"\n                    ],\n                    \"versions\": [\n                        {\n                            \"version\": \"10.0.26100.0\",\n                            \"lessThan\": \"10.0.26100.33650\",\n                            \"versionType\": \"custom\",\n                            \"status\": \"affected\"\n                        }\n              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