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cve-2025-49762

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CVE-2025-49762 is a race-condition vulnerability in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (AFD.sys) that allows a locally authenticated attacker to elevate privileges. The flaw stems from improper synchronization of shared resources during concurrent execution, enabling an attacker to gain higher system access. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover the technical details of the vulnerability, its impact on Windows systems, and potential mitigation strategies. Users share insights on how the race condition in AFD.sys can be exploited and what steps administrators should take to protect their environments. This tag aggregates community knowledge and official guidance regarding CVE-2025-49762.
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    CVE-2025-49762: AFD.sys Race Condition Enables Local Privilege Escalation

    A recently published Microsoft advisory warns that CVE-2025-49762 — a race-condition flaw in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (AFD.sys) — can allow a locally authorized attacker to elevate privileges by exploiting concurrent execution using a shared resource with improper...
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