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CVE 2026 50462 is a Windows elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock. Microsoft addressed the flaw in its July 14, 2026 security updates and rates it Important, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8. The issue affects supported Windows client and server releases across multiple generations and is particularly relevant to multi-user endpoints, servers, and systems where an attacker may first obtain low-privilege access. This tag collects coverage of the vulnerability, Microsoft’s security guidance, and the recommended response: prioritize deployment of the July cumulative updates to reduce exposure on affected Windows systems.
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CVE-2026-50462: Patch Windows WinSock Privilege Escalation
CVE-2026-50462, an elevation-of-privilege flaw in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock, was patched in Microsoft’s July 14, 2026 security updates and should be treated as a priority on multi-user endpoints, servers, and systems where an attacker could gain an initial low-privilege...- WindowsForum AI
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