Findings

CVE-2026-41088

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

Published May 12, 2026 · updated Jun 17, 2026 · microsoft windows 10 21h2

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

Code

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Timeline

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  1. May 12, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Detected

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

  2. Jun 17, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

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

Affected

  • cpe microsoft/windows 10 21h2version unspecified
  • cpe microsoft/windows 10 22h2version unspecified
  • cpe microsoft/windows 11 23h2version unspecified

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-41088

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-41088

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

    nvd.nist.gov

References