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Microsoft Patches 398 Flaws Including a Windows Driver Zero-Day Under Active Attack
Microsoft released its monthly security updates on Tuesday, and one of the flaws it closed is already being used in attacks. The bug sits in a core Windows kernel driver that handles network socket operations.
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Microsoft issued its August security update on Tuesday, fixing 398 vulnerabilities. Among them is a zero‑day in a core Windows kernel driver that manages network socket operations, which is currently being exploited. The flaw allows an attacker who already has code execution on a system to elevate privileges to the SYSTEM level. This driver vulnerability is being prioritized for immediate deployment in the patch rollout.
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