CVE-2026-68820 - Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Use-After-Free Vulnerability (known exploited)
Added to CISA KEV on 2026-08-11. Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CRITICAL
CISA KEV
ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
Severity & confidence
Source severitycritical
Platform severitycritical
Confidencehigh
Exploitationactively exploited
CVSS-
Affected
Vendorsmicrosoft
ProductsWindows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock
Reporting sources (2)
CISA - Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Microsoft Security Response Center - Update Guide
๐ฏ Why should I care?
- On the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list.
- Credible sources report active exploitation in the wild.
Timeline & provenance
Published2026-08-11T00:00:00
Last updated2026-10-21T04:59:26
Ingested2026-08-21T04:39:09
FreshnessNEAR-REAL-TIME
Threat typeexploitation
Recommended action
Apply the vendor-supplied patch immediately. Review vendor and CISA guidance for detection and mitigation.
Next steps
- Identify affected systems in your environment.
- Apply the vendor patch or mitigation guidance.
- Review logs for indicators described in the advisory.
- Follow the affected vendor/product to track updates.
Confidence explanation
Reported by a government or cert-grade source (CISA, NCSC, NVD, ENISA, MSRC).
Source type: gov ยท Original: CISA - Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
