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CVE-2026-68820

HIGHCVSS 3.1 · 7.0 · secure@microsoft.com

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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

CISA KEV: known exploited

Added: 2026-08-11 · Due: 2026-08-25

Known ransomware use: Unknown

EPSS: 0.33% · Percentile: 26.2%

As of 2026-10-27

EPSS estimates exploitation probability over the next 30 days. KEV due dates apply to US federal civilian agencies. Confirm your affected versions in vendor advisories.

CWE: CWE-416 · Published: 2026-08-11T17:19:06.357 · Modified: 2026-10-26T13:10:00.140

Sources: NIST NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS. NVD and EPSS cached up to 6 hours; KEV up to 12 hours.

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