[ CVE-2024-49138 · Published 12 Dec 2024 ]
Microsoft Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 7.8
EPSS 26%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2024-12-10
- EPSS: 26% 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 a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 31 Dec 2024): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions 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-2024-49138PatchVendor Advisory
- packetstorm.news/files/id/190585ExploitVDB Entry
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52270ExploitVDB Entry
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource