CVE-2025-21418
Windows Ancillary Function Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Halo Surface Signal: 1 out of 5 — much less likely to be public-facing.
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock. This allows a local attacker to gain higher system permissions, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control of affected systems. This elevates business risk for organizations with unpatched systems.