CVE-2025-53137 Details
Description
Use after free in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock. This vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. The issue arises from improper memory management, leading to a use-after-free condition that can be exploited to gain higher privileges on the system.
Users can apply the security updates provided in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5063950, KB5063906, KB5063947, KB5063888, and KB5063948. These updates are available through the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 12, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-53137 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| microsoft windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.21100 |
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| microsoft windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.8330 |
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| microsoft windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.7678 |
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| microsoft windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6216 |
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| microsoft windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6216 |
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| microsoft windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.5768 |
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| microsoft windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.5768 |
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| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.4851 |
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| microsoft windows server 2008 | r2 sp1 |
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| microsoft windows server 2012 | r2 |
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| microsoft windows server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.8330 |
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| microsoft windows server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.7678 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.3989 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.1791 |
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| microsoft windows server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.4851 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 12, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |