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Microsoft security patch release for CVE-2026-68820

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Microsoft released August 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows operating systems and supported software, fixing 398 vulnerabilities and an actively exploited zero-day. The bundle includes CVE-2026-68820, a privilege-escalation flaw in afd.sys that can help an attacker move from a low-privilege foothold to broader control. Microsoft also flagged CVE-2026-62832 as likely to be exploited, while CVE-2026-72971 was publicly disclosed but assessed as lower impact.

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  1. 12.08.2026 00:28 2 articles · 1h ago

    Microsoft releases Windows security updates for 398 vulnerabilities

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    Microsoft released updates for Windows operating systems and supported software, fixing at least 398 security vulnerabilities. The patch set includes CVE-2026-68820, an actively exploited privilege-escalation zero-day in afd.sys, along with CVE-2026-62832, which Microsoft says is likely to be exploited, and CVE-2026-72971, a publicly disclosed low-impact local tampering flaw.

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