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CVE-2024-49138: Microsoft Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows · in CISA KEV since 2024-12-10
2024-12-10added to KEV
2024-12-31federal remediation due date
26.21%EPSS exploit probability (30 days) 97.9th percentile
7.8 HIGHCVSS 3.1
Unknownknown ransomware use
-2days from NVD publication to KEV
What it is
Microsoft Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
| CWE | CWE-122 |
|---|---|
| CVSS vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD published | 2024-12-12 (Analyzed) |
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