https://reddit.com/r/cybersecurity/comments/1w2vst6/lazarus_exploited_a_windows_zeroday_inside/: Lazarus Exploited a Windows Zero-Day: Inside CVE-2026-68820 and AFD.sys
Published Aug 30, 2026
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Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Windows (AFD.sys)
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does an attacker need before they can use this vulnerability in the described campaign?
The described attack chain begins with a fake recruiter or job offer and requires initial malware execution on the target system before AFD.sys is exploited.
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Who is most directly exposed in the campaign described?
Users who receive and execute malware delivered through fake recruiter or job-offer lures are the directly targeted population described in the write-up.
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What can the attacker do after successful exploitation?
The vulnerability is used to obtain SYSTEM-level access. After that, the attackers use FudModule 3.1, a rootkit that interferes with Windows telemetry.