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7.0
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-68820
Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Use-After-Free Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Overview
Description

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

Details
INFO

Published Date :

Aug. 11, 2026, 5:19 p.m.

Last Modified :

Aug. 16, 2026, 7:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

[email protected]
CISA Notification
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.

Description :

Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Required Action :

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.

Known Ransomware Campaign Use:

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

Impact
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-68820 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Microsoft windows_10
2 Microsoft windows_server_2012
3 Microsoft windows_server_2016
4 Microsoft windows_server_2019
5 Microsoft windows_10_1607
6 Microsoft windows_10_1809
7 Microsoft windows_10_21h2
8 Microsoft windows_10_22h2
9 Microsoft windows_server_2022
10 Microsoft windows_11
11 Microsoft windows_11_23h2
12 Microsoft windows_server_2012_r2
13 Microsoft windows_11_24h2
14 Microsoft windows_server_2025
15 Microsoft windows_11_25h2
16 Microsoft windows_11_26h1
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 16
Scoring
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CVSS 3.1 HIGH f38d906d-7342-40ea-92c1-6c4a2c6478c8
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
References
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-68820.

URL Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68820 Patch Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-68820 US Government Resource
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-68820 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-68820 weaknesses.

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-68820 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • The Hacker News
Microsoft Entra ID Flaw (CVSS 10.0) Exploited in Wild, Allows Remote Code Execution

Microsoft on Thursday warned of a maximum-severity security flaw in Entra ID that it said has been exploited in the wild, but noted that no customer action is required. The vulnerability, tracked as C ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 21, 2026 (1 week, 3 days ago)
  • The Hacker News
Lazarus Exploits Windows Zero-Day to Gain SYSTEM Access and Deploy Backdoor

The North Korean threat actor known as Lazarus Group has been attributed to the zero-day exploitation of a newly patched security flaw impacting Microsoft Windows to deliver a never-before-seen backdo ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 12, 2026 (2 weeks, 5 days ago)
  • TheCyberThrone
CISA Adds Cisco ASA and Microsoft Windows WinSock Vulnerabilities to KEV

CISA has added newly exploited vulnerabilities affecting Cisco Secure Firewall ASA/FTD and Microsoft Windows WinSock to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog.Internet & TelecomThe two vuln ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 12, 2026 (2 weeks, 5 days ago)
  • security.nl
'Europese defensiesector aangevallen via nep-vacatures en Windows-zeroday'

Europese defensiebedrijven zijn recentelijk het doelwit van cyberaanvallen geworden, waarbij nep-vacatures en een zerodaylek in Windows werden gecombineerd om systemen met een rootkit en backdoor te i ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 12, 2026 (2 weeks, 5 days ago)
  • security.nl
Microsoft Patchdinsdag: Misbruikt Windows-lek, kritieke updates Office en Exchange

Tijdens de patchdinsdag van augustus heeft Microsoft updates voor honderden kwetsbaarheden uitgebracht, waaronder voor een actief aangevallen Windows-lek, kritieke kwetsbaarheden in Microsoft Office d ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 12, 2026 (2 weeks, 5 days ago)
  • The Cyber Express
Microsoft August 2026 Patch Tuesday Fixes 400 Flaws, Including Three Zero-days

Microsoft’s August 2026 Patch Tuesday release addresses roughly 400 security flaws across its products, including three Zero-days. One of the three is being actively exploited, while the other two wer ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 12, 2026 (2 weeks, 5 days ago)
  • The Hacker News
ShieldBreak Zero-Day PoC Claims Microsoft Defender Patch Bypass With SYSTEM Access

The security researcher going by the name Chaotic Eclipse (aka INFINITE NIGHTMARE, MSNightmare, and Nightmare-Eclipse) has released a proof-of-concept (PoC) for a new Microsoft zero-day called ShieldB ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 12, 2026 (2 weeks, 5 days ago)
  • CrowdStrike.com
August 2026 Patch Tuesday: One Exploited Zero-Day and 62 Critical Vulnerabilities Among 415 CVEs

Microsoft has addressed 415 vulnerabilities in its August 2026 security update release. This month's patches include fixes for one exploited zero-day vulnerability, three disclosed zero-day vulnerabil ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 12, 2026 (2 weeks, 5 days ago)
  • TheCyberThrone
Microsoft Patch Tuesday August 2026

Microsoft’s August 2026 Patch Tuesday is another substantial  security release, addressing 421 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, Exchange Server, SharePoint Server, developer tooling and ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 12, 2026 (2 weeks, 6 days ago)
  • The Hacker News
Microsoft Patches 398 Flaws Including a Windows Driver Zero-Day Under Active Attack

Microsoft released its monthly security updates on Tuesday, and one of the flaws it closed is already being used in attacks. The bug sits in a core Windows kernel driver that handles network socket op ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 11, 2026 (2 weeks, 6 days ago)

Results are limited to the first 20 news articles due to potential performance issues.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-68820 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 16, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Affected [{'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1607', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.9418', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1809', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.9115', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 21H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.19044.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.19044.7663', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 22H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.19045.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.19045.7663', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 version 23H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.22631.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.22631.7517', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 Version 23H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.22631.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.22631.7517', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 Version 24H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.9168', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 Version 25H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26200.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26200.9168', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 version 26H1', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.28000.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.28000.2704', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.2.9200.0', 'lessThan': '6.2.9200.26280', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.2.9200.0', 'lessThan': '6.2.9200.26280', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 R2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.3.9600.0', 'lessThan': '6.3.9600.23338', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.3.9600.0', 'lessThan': '6.3.9600.23338', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2016', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.9418', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.9418', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2019', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.9115', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.9115', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2022', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.20348.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.20348.5499', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2025', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.33296', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.33296', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}] [{'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1607', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.9418', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1809', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.9121', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 21H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.19044.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.19044.7663', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 22H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.19045.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.19045.7663', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 version 23H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.22631.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.22631.7517', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 Version 23H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.22631.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.22631.7517', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 Version 24H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.9168', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 Version 25H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26200.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26200.9168', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 version 26H1', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.28000.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.28000.2704', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.2.9200.0', 'lessThan': '6.2.9200.26280', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.2.9200.0', 'lessThan': '6.2.9200.26280', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 R2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.3.9600.0', 'lessThan': '6.3.9600.23338', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.3.9600.0', 'lessThan': '6.3.9600.23338', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2016', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.9418', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.9418', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2019', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.9121', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.9121', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2022', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.20348.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.20348.5499', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2025', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.33296', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.33296', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Aug. 12, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.14393.9418 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.14393.9418 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.17763.9115 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.17763.9115 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.14393.9418 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.17763.9115 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.20348.5440 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.19044.7663 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.19045.7663 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.22631.7517 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.26100.9106 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.26200.9106 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.28000.2704 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.26100.33222
    Added Reference Type Microsoft Corporation: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68820 Types: Patch, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-68820 Types: US Government Resource
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Aug. 12, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-68820', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'active'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-11T19:40:14.631211Z'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-68820', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'active'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-06T00:00:00+00:00'}
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 11, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Affected [{'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1607', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.9418', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1809', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.9115', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 21H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.19044.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.19044.7663', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 22H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.19045.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.19045.7663', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 version 23H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.22631.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.22631.7517', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 Version 23H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.22631.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.22631.7517', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 Version 24H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.9168', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 Version 25H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26200.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26200.9168', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 version 26H1', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.28000.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.28000.2704', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.2.9200.0', 'lessThan': '6.2.9200.26279', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.2.9200.0', 'lessThan': '6.2.9200.26279', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 R2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.3.9600.0', 'lessThan': '6.3.9600.23337', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.3.9600.0', 'lessThan': '6.3.9600.23337', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2016', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.9418', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.9418', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2019', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.9115', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.9115', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2022', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.20348.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.20348.5499', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2025', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.33296', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.33296', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}] [{'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1607', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.9418', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1809', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.9115', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 21H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.19044.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.19044.7663', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 22H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.19045.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.19045.7663', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 version 23H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.22631.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.22631.7517', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 Version 23H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.22631.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.22631.7517', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 Version 24H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.9168', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 Version 25H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26200.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26200.9168', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 version 26H1', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.28000.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.28000.2704', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.2.9200.0', 'lessThan': '6.2.9200.26280', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.2.9200.0', 'lessThan': '6.2.9200.26280', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 R2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.3.9600.0', 'lessThan': '6.3.9600.23338', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.3.9600.0', 'lessThan': '6.3.9600.23338', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2016', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.9418', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.9418', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2019', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.9115', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.9115', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2022', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.20348.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.20348.5499', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2025', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.33296', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.33296', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}]
  • CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725

    Aug. 11, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Date Added 2026-08-11
    Added Due Date 2026-08-11
    Added Required Action 2026-08-11
    Added Vulnerability Name 2026-08-11
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Aug. 11, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-68820
    Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-68820', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'active'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-11T19:40:14.631211Z'}
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Aug. 11, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1607', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.9418', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1809', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.9115', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 21H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.19044.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.19044.7663', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 22H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.19045.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.19045.7663', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 version 23H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.22631.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.22631.7517', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 Version 23H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.22631.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.22631.7517', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 Version 24H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.9168', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 Version 25H2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26200.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26200.9168', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 11 version 26H1', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.28000.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.28000.2704', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.2.9200.0', 'lessThan': '6.2.9200.26279', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.2.9200.0', 'lessThan': '6.2.9200.26279', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 R2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.3.9600.0', 'lessThan': '6.3.9600.23337', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.3.9600.0', 'lessThan': '6.3.9600.23337', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2016', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.9418', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.14393.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.14393.9418', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2019', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.9115', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.17763.9115', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2022', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.20348.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.20348.5499', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2025', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.33296', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.26100.0', 'lessThan': '10.0.26100.33296', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}]
    Added Description Use after free in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-416
    Added Reference https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68820
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
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Base CVSS Score: 7
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