CVE-2026-25176: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Improper access control in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-25176) affects Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) and is caused by improper access control in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock. An authorized local attacker can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity and no user interaction required, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). A patch is available from Microsoft to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining administrative rights. This can lead to full system compromise, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available from Microsoft to fix this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official update for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) as soon as possible to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are specified.
CVE-2026-25176: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Improper access control in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-25176) affects Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) and is caused by improper access control in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock. An authorized local attacker can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity and no user interaction required, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). A patch is available from Microsoft to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining administrative rights. This can lead to full system compromise, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available from Microsoft to fix this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official update for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) as soon as possible to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-29T18:36:49.695Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69b0562dea502d3aa87d6a32
Added to database: 3/10/2026, 5:34:37 PM
Last enriched: 4/18/2026, 2:13:08 PM
Last updated: 4/28/2026, 7:23:25 AM
Views: 102
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