Actively exploited in the wild
Microsoft Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Microsoft - Windows · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2024-12-10. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CVE-2024-49138
HighCVSS 7.8KEVSummary
Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Technical details were not provided in the description.
Risk Assessment
An Elevation of Privilege vulnerability in a Windows system driver may allow an attacker to gain higher privileges on the system, creating a risk of host compromise.
Recommendation
Install the Microsoft Windows security updates containing the fix for this driver as soon as possible.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability