CVE-2026-20810 Details
Description
Free of memory not on the heap in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A vulnerability allowing local privilege escalation has been identified in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock. This issue arises from a free of memory not on the heap, which can be exploited by an authorized attacker to gain elevated privileges.
Users can apply the security update for this vulnerability, which is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5073724 for various Windows 10 versions and KB5073723 for Windows Server 2019.
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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 Jan 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20810 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-590 | Free of Memory not on the Heap | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.8276 |
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| microsoft windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6809 |
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| microsoft windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6809 |
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| microsoft windows server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.8276 |
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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 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 13, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |