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CVE-2026-68820

HIGH · CVSS 7.0 · Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-11 · Updated: 2026-10-26 · Source: NVD

Stored catalog record

Source record retrieved 2026-10-28T10:25:51.233504+00:00. Scheduled imports handle updates; this page does not assert that the provider was queried just now.

Vulnerability overview

Use after free in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Patch review priority

Known exploitation: prioritize review

  • CISA KEV lists real-world exploitation.

FIRST EPSS: 0.33% · percentile 26.2 · score date 2026-10-27.

EPSS estimates probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It does not measure your exposure or prove exploitation. The elevated threshold is 10%; CISA KEV takes precedence. About FIRST EPSS ↗

Severity and scoring

CVSS score
7.0 · HIGH
CVSS version
3.1
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
CWE-416

CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.

Known exploitation and remediation

Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Affected product
Microsoft · Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock
Added to catalog
2026-08-11
Required action
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.
CISA remediation due date
2026-08-25

CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.

Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.

Affected products and versions

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*

    Before (exclusive): 10.0.14393.9418

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*

    Before (exclusive): 10.0.14393.9418

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*

    Before (exclusive): 10.0.17763.9115

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*

    Before (exclusive): 10.0.17763.9115

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Before (exclusive): 10.0.19044.7663

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Before (exclusive): 10.0.19045.7663

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Before (exclusive): 10.0.22631.7517

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Before (exclusive): 10.0.26100.9106

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Before (exclusive): 10.0.26200.9106

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Before (exclusive): 10.0.28000.2704

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Before (exclusive): 10.0.14393.9418

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Before (exclusive): 10.0.17763.9115

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Before (exclusive): 10.0.20348.5440

  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

    Before (exclusive): 10.0.26100.33222

These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.

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