Windows Server 2025
CVE-2026-25179
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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2DescriptionCVE.org
Improper validation of specified type of input in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AnalysisAI
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock in Windows Server 2025, 2022, and Windows 10 1809 contains insufficient input validation that allows authenticated local users to escalate privileges. An attacker with local access and valid credentials can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated system permissions, though no patch is currently available. This HIGH severity vulnerability affects multiple Windows Server and client versions with no active exploit mitigation path.
Technical ContextAI
Improper validation of specified type of input in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.
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