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CVE-2026-68820
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Microsoft Windows AFD.sys elevation-of-privilege vulnerability exploited as a zero-day in August 2026.
Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday Makes AFD.sys the Patch Priority
Microsoft’s August 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes roughly 400 vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited AFD.sys privilege-escalation flaw. Windows teams should patch the exploited kernel bug first, then move quickly through exposed server roles, Office, SharePoint, and other high-risk systems.
