{"id":"CVE-2026-68820","vendor_project":"Microsoft","product":"Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock ","vulnerability_name":"Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Use-After-Free Vulnerability","date_added":"2026-08-11","due_date":"2026-08-25","known_ransomware_use":"Unknown","short_description":"Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.","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.","cwes":"CWE-416","cvss_version":"3.1","cvss_severity":"HIGH","cvss_vector":"CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H","nvd_published":"2026-08-11","nvd_status":"Analyzed","epss":0.06184,"epss_percentile":0.93186,"cvss_score":7,"days_published_to_kev":0,"source":"https://data.cybermax-tools.workers.dev/cve/CVE-2026-68820","by":"CyberMax"}