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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2025-32709 Microsoft · Windows

Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
7.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

0.84 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
74.3 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 74.3% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

May 13, 2025

Remediation Due

Jun 03, 2025

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to escalate privileges to administrator.

Remediation Directive

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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