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CVE-2022-24521: Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Apr 12 2022(Updated: )

Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Windows 11=21H2
Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19265
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.14393.5066
Microsoft Windows 10<=10.0.17763.2803
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.18363.2212
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19042.1645
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19043.1645
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19044.1645
Windows 11<10.0.22000.613
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5066
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2803
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.643
Microsoft Windows Server 20H2<10.0.19042.1645
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10
Windows 10
Windows 10
Windows 10=20h2
Windows 10=21h1
Windows 10=21h2
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1909
Windows 11
Windows 11
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-24521?

    CVE-2022-24521 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow elevation of privilege.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-24521?

    To fix CVE-2022-24521, you should install the security updates provided by Microsoft on the affected Windows versions.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2022-24521?

    CVE-2022-24521 affects multiple Windows versions, including Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 11 among others.

  • What details are available about CVE-2022-24521?

    CVE-2022-24521 refers to a vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System Driver that allows for elevation of privilege.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-24521?

    There is no recommended workaround for CVE-2022-24521; the best practice is to apply the available patches.

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