CVE-2024-43501

Summary

CVE-2024-43501 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver. This issue permits an attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially allowing them to gain administrator access to a vulnerable system. The CLFS driver processes log files, and the vulnerability is believed to reside within its handling of specially crafted log files. Successful exploitation could lead to code execution at a higher privilege level, putting sensitive data and system integrity at risk. Microsoft is actively working on a patch to address this issue, and users are urged to apply it as soon as it becomes available. Until then, it is recommended to limit the exposure of affected systems to the internet and to implement other mitigation measures to reduce the risk of attack.

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