Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
MANARTECH SECURITY ALERT
Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Use-After-Free Vulnerability
CVE Numbers
CVE-2026-68820
Affected Product
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock — Microsoft
Threat Description
Use after free in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Severity Scale
CRITICALHIGHMEDIUMLOW
Severity
HIGH
Affected Versions
To be reviewed
Recommended Mitigation
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
