Name: CVE-2026-88242: Microsoft: Use after free in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges…
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2026-11-10T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2026-88242, CWE-416, CVSS 7

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

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

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