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CRITICAL
Vulnerabilities
Microsoft fixes Windows kernel driver flaw CVE-2026-68820 actively exploited
Source headline: Microsoft Patches 398 Flaws Including a Windows Driver Zero-Day Under Active Attack
Threat level
Critical
Signal strength
85/100
Source confidence
1 source
Published
2 hours ago
Intelligence Summary
Microsoft’s August update addresses 398 vulnerabilities, including a Windows kernel driver issue. The patched bug, CVE-2026-68820, resides in a core component handling network socket operations. Microsoft reports the vulnerability is already being exploited in the wild. A local attacker with code execution on the target could escalate privileges to SYSTEM. Windows users should prioritize installing the latest security updates to close the exposure.
Recommended Action
Prioritize immediate review, validate exposure, and patch or mitigate affected systems.
Topics
Original reporting
The Hacker News
Microsoft Patches 398 Flaws Including a Windows Driver Zero-Day Under Active Attack
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