HIGHCVSS 7.8

CVE-2026-20860

CVE-2026-20860 updated by NVD

Modified: 2026-08-01
Sources: nvd

Summary

Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-20860

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