SB2025051373 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows ancillary function driver for WinSock



SB2025051373 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows ancillary function driver for WinSock

Published: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025051373
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-32709)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock. A local user can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. 

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.