Cybersecurity • Published August 11, 2026 • Source: SecurityWeek
August 2026 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Fixes 421 CVEs, One Exploited Zero-Day
A use-after-free in the afd.sys Windows kernel-mode driver has been exploited to gain SYSTEM privileges. The post August 2026 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Fixes 421 CVEs, One Exploited Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
A use-after-free in the afd.sys Windows kernel-mode driver has been exploited to gain SYSTEM privileges. The post August 2026 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Fixes 421 CVEs, One Exploited Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Developer & Industry Context
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