CVE Catalog
CVE-2026-45596
HighCVSS 7.0Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.05%
16th percentile - higher than 16% of all known CVEs
Summary
There is a 'use after free' vulnerability in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock that allows an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with appropriate permissions can gain elevated privileges on the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the operating system to the latest version to patch this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.