Microsoft Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (CVE-2024-49138)
Severity: high · Patch status: patched · Since 2024-12-10 · CVE-2024-49138
Microsoft Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges. CISA added CVE-2024-49138 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Dec 10, 2024, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Dec 31, 2024 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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