CVE-2011-2005
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What it is
Reportedafd.sys in the Ancillary Function Driver in Microsoft Windows does not properly validate user-mode input passed to kernel mode, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application. Source description excerpt; complete tracked detail loads below.
NVD published: Oct 12, 2011 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026
What is affected
ReportedMicrosoft — Ancillary Function Driver (afd.sys). Product-level identification only; no affected-version conclusion is available from this field.
NVD published: Oct 12, 2011 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026
Urgency and basis
ReportedAct · 462.0
Tracker decision tier from the evidence detailed below · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026
Exploitation evidence
Reportedkev-listed · CISA KEV · VulnCheck KEV · ENISA exploited-vulnerability catalog
Active since: Mar 28, 2022 · CISA KEV added: Mar 28, 2022 · VulnCheck KEV added: Apr 1, 2016 · ENISA added: Mar 28, 2022 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026
What to do
ReportedApply updates per vendor instructions.
Source remediation ↗Tracked source remediation field · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026
Evidence detail
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