Null pointer dereference in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.8
- CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | — | 2026-03 Cumulative Update for Microsoft Windows 11, version 25H2 (KB5079473)2026-03 Cumulative Update for Microsoft Windows Server 2022, version 21H2 (KB5078766)2026-03 Cumulative Update for Microsoft Windows 11, version 24H2 (KB5079473)2026-03 Cumulative Update for Microsoft Windows 10, version 22H2 (KB5078885)2026-03 Cumulative Update for Microsoft Windows Server 2022, version 22H2 (KB5078766)2026-03 Cumulative Update for Microsoft Windows Server 2025, version 24H2 (KB5078740)2026-03 Cumulative Update for Microsoft Windows 11, version 23H2 (KB5078883)2026-03 Cumulative Update for Microsoft Windows 10, version 21H2 (KB5078885)2026-03 Cumulative Update for Microsoft Windows 11, version 26H1 (KB5079466)2026-03 Cumulative Update for Microsoft Windows Server 2022, version 23H2 (KB5078734) | Mar 10, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 |
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