CVE-2026-45638 Details
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow 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 elevate privileges locally. 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 update for this vulnerability, which is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5094122, KB5094126, KB5094127, KB5094041, KB5094042, KB5094123, KB5094125, KB5094128, and KB5093998.
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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 Jun 10, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-45638 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-122 | Heap-based Buffer Overflow | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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| microsoft windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.9234 |
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| microsoft windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.8880 |
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| microsoft windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.7417 |
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| microsoft windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.7417 |
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| microsoft windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.7219 |
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| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.8655 |
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| microsoft windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.8655 |
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| microsoft windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.2269 |
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| microsoft windows server 2012 | r2 |
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| microsoft windows server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.9234 |
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| microsoft windows server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.8880 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5256 |
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| microsoft windows server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.32995 |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jul 1, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 9, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |