Windows kernel — 3 Technical Articles

Apr 6, 2026 · Information Security

How a 2026 Windows Kernel Bug in afd.sys Escapes the Sandbox and Takes Over the System

The article dissects CVE‑2026‑21236 in the legacy afd.sys driver, showing how an integer‑overflow in AfdBind lets attackers obtain a raw device handle, bypass KASLR, manipulate kernel structures like EPROCESS and KTHREAD, and silently elevate a process to SYSTEM privileges.

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How a 2026 Windows Kernel Bug in afd.sys Escapes the Sandbox and Takes Over the System

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Oct 11, 2025 · Information Security

How Microsoft Is Turning Windows and Azure Safer with Rust

Microsoft is rapidly rewriting critical Windows kernel components, Azure services, Office data systems, cryptographic libraries, and driver frameworks in Rust to improve memory safety, reduce bugs, and enable safer code execution across its entire infrastructure.

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How Microsoft Is Turning Windows and Azure Safer with Rust

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Apr 28, 2023 · Information Security

Why Microsoft Is Rewriting the Windows Kernel in Rust – A Security Game‑Changer

Microsoft is integrating Rust into the Windows kernel to replace legacy C++ code, aiming to eliminate whole classes of memory‑safety bugs, boost performance, and set a new standard for secure system‑level development.

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Why Microsoft Is Rewriting the Windows Kernel in Rust – A Security Game‑Changer