Elevation of Privilege in Windows Ancillary Function Driver by Microsoft
CVE-2026-33100

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1607
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows 10 Version 21h2
Windows 10 Version 22h2
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-33100?

A security flaw in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock can be exploited by an authorized attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected systems, compromising security and potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data. The issue arises due to improper management of memory, specifically within the context of the driver's operation.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.9060

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.8644

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.7184

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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