Actively exploited in the wild
Microsoft Windows CLFS Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft - Windows · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2022-04-13. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
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CVE-2022-24521
HighCVSS 7.8KEVSummary
A privilege elevation vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System Driver. It is exploited locally by an authenticated user.
Risk Assessment
It allows an attacker with local access to gain SYSTEM privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Recommendation
Immediately install the April 2022 updates and restrict local access to critical systems.
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