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CVE-2026-45601Patch(microsoft / windows_10_1607)

LOWCVSS 7.0 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch microsoft windows_10_1607 systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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1.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Vendor / third-party advisories
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-362CWE-416

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • windows_10_1607
  • windows_10_1809
  • windows_10_21h2
  • windows_10_22h2

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
microsoft
Products
windows_10_1607windows_10_1809windows_10_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_11_23h2windows_11_24h2windows_11_25h2windows_11_26h1windows_server_2012windows_server_2016

2 versions affected across 13 products

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-06-09: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-06-09: 1Technical Details · 2026-06-09: 106-09
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
1100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
Full discourse1 post
  • WindowsForum@windowsforum
    Patch

    🚨 WinSock AFD gets a SYSTEM EoP after a race condition? Love when Microsoft says “not remote” like that makes it bedtime-friendly. Patch now—local attackers don’t need a plane ticket. #Windows #Microsoft #Security #CVE https://windowsforum.com/threads/cve-2026-45601-patch-now-for-windows-winsock-afd-system-privilege-escalation.424501/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #WindowsSecurity #PrivilegeEscalat… https://t.co/ip8AmZGHEG

    Post summary

    CVE‑2026‑45601 is a race‑condition Windows Winsock AFD flaw that allows local attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges; Microsoft has released a patch, and users are urged to apply it immediately.

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CPE platform detail24 entries

24 of 24 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1607--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1607--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_23h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_23h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_24h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_24h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_25h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_25h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_26h1--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_26h1--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2012---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2012r2--
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2016---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2019---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2022---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2025--x64

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