CVE-2026-26182: Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9060Patch KB5082198 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.1836Patch KB5083768 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.26026Patch KB5082127 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.23132Patch KB5082126 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.6936Patch KB5082052 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.8246Patch KB5083769 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.25398.2274Patch KB5082060 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.32690Patch KB5082063 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.8246Patch KB5083769 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7184Patch KB5082200 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.7184Patch KB5082200 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.8644Patch KB5082123 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5020Patch KB5082142
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-26182?
CVE-2026-26182 is rated as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock.
How do I fix CVE-2026-26182?
To fix CVE-2026-26182, apply the latest updates and patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2026-26182?
CVE-2026-26182 affects various versions of Windows including Windows 11, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2016.
Can CVE-2026-26182 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2026-26182 requires local access to the system to be exploited, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-26182?
If successfully exploited, CVE-2026-26182 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected Windows system.