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CISA KEV: Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock — Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Use-After-Free Vulnerability

·Source: CISA KEV

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Executive Summary

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

Analysis

Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-08-11. Remediation due: 2026-08-25.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

CVE (1)
CVE-2026-68820
NVDMITRE CVE
Source Attribution

Originally published by CISA KEV on Aug 11, 2026. Verified by: CISA.

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