Description
Free of memory not on the heap in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | 10.0.17763.0 – < 10.0.17763.8276 | 10.0.17763.8276 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H2 | 10.0.19044.0 – < 10.0.19044.6809 | 10.0.19044.6809 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 22H2 | 10.0.19045.0 – < 10.0.19045.6809 | 10.0.19045.6809 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | 10.0.17763.0 – < 10.0.17763.8276 | 10.0.17763.8276 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.17763.0 – < 10.0.17763.8276 | 10.0.17763.8276 |
Advisories 3
- NCSC-2026-0007 Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Microsoft Windows NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · Apr 10, 2026
- WID-SEC-2026-0083 Microsoft Windows : Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Mar 2, 2026
- MSRC-CVE-2026-20810 Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Microsoft Security Response Center · Jan 13, 2026
References
- Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory patch