SB2024121075 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Common Log File System driver



SB2024121075 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Common Log File System driver

Published: December 10, 2024 Updated: January 15, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024121075
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49138)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the Windows Common Log File System driver. A local user can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.