Critical SEVERITY — Vulnerability

CVE-2026-68820 — Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Platform
Windows Server
CVE Record
CVE-2026-68820
Advisory
CISA-KEV
Published
11 August 2026
Views
37
Primary source: Review the official advisory at nvd.nist.gov Go to Source

Status

This vulnerability appears in CISA's catalog of known exploited vulnerabilities. It is not a theoretical risk — it is being used in the wild.

Description

Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Details

  • Vendor: Microsoft
  • Product: Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock
  • Added to catalog: 2026-08-11

Action Required by CISA

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.

  • Due date for federal agencies: 2026-08-25
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