cve-2026-68820

{
  "cvss": 7.0,
  "datePublished": "2026-08-11",
  "dateUpdated": "2026-08-11",
  "description": "Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.",
  "dueDate": "2026-08-25",
  "id": "CVE-2026-68820",
  "kev_catalogs": [
    "cisa"
  ],
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "notes": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2026-68820 ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-68820",
  "product": "Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock ",
  "requiredAction": "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.",
  "severity": "HIGH",
  "source": "cisa_known_exploited",
  "title": "Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Use-After-Free Vulnerability",
  "vendor": "Microsoft"
}