[ CVE-2023-36424 · Published 14 Nov 2023 ]
Microsoft Windows Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 7.8
EPSS 12%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2026-04-13
- EPSS: 12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 96% of CVEs)
[ Description ]Official description
Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CISA: Microsoft Windows Common Log File System Driver contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could allow a threat actor for privileges escalation
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 27 Apr 2026): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Patch on msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36424PatchVendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource