CVE-2024-49088

Summary

CVE-2024-49088 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability impacting the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could gain elevated system privileges, allowing them to install programs, modify data, or create new accounts with full user rights. The vulnerability exists due to a flaw in the way the CLFS driver handles log files, potentially enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of a higher privileged process. This issue poses a significant risk to Windows systems if not addressed in a timely manner.

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