Product:
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock
Summary
Use after free in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. This vulnerability can lead to significant security risks if exploited. It is crucial for users to be aware of the potential impacts of this issue.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7 | CVE-2026-25178 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have local access to the system and can leverage the use after free condition to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. This requires a high level of skill and knowledge of the system’s architecture, making it a complex attack vector.
Affected Products
- Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock: Vulnerable to privilege escalation due to a use after free condition.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should ensure that their systems are updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft. Regularly monitoring for updates and applying them promptly can help protect against potential exploitation.