CVE-2026-24293
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Null Pointer Dereference in Windows WinSock Enables Local Privilege Escalation

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-24293, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-03-10

Last updated on: 2026-06-19

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Null pointer dereference in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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Published
2026-03-10
Last Modified
2026-06-19
Generated
2026-07-26
AI Q&A
2026-03-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-25
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Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 17 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7058 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_23h2 to 10.0.22631.6783 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_23h2 to 10.0.22631.6783 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.7979 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.7979 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.7979 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.7979 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.1719 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.1719 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2022 to 10.0.20348.4830 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2022_23h2 to 10.0.25398.2207 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2025 to 10.0.26100.32463 (exc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-476 The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a null pointer dereference in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock. It allows an authorized attacker to cause a fault in the system by referencing a null pointer, which can lead to unexpected behavior.

Specifically, this flaw enables the attacker to elevate their privileges locally on the affected system.

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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can impact you by allowing an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges on your system.

With elevated privileges, the attacker could gain higher-level access than intended, potentially leading to full control over the affected system.

The CVSS score of 7.8 indicates a high severity, with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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