Microsoft Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

[ Why it matters ]Priority signals

• Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2022-09-14
• Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
• EPSS: 28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 98% of CVEs)

[ Description ]Official description

Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CISA: Microsoft Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches

CISA required action (US federal deadline 5 Oct 2022): Apply updates per vendor instructions.

• Patch on msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD

[ References ]References

• msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-37969PatchVendor Advisory
• www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource