CVE-2023-28252: Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Apr 11 2023(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.10240.19869 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.14393.5850 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.17763.4252 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19042.2846 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19044.2846 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19045.2846 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22000.1817 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22621.1555 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| <10.0.10240.19869 | ||
| <10.0.14393.5850 | ||
| <10.0.17763.4252 | ||
| <10.0.19042.2846 | ||
| <10.0.19044.2846 | ||
| <10.0.19045.2846 | ||
| <10.0.22000.1817 | ||
| <10.0.22621.1555 | ||
| =sp2 | ||
| =r2-sp1 | ||
| =r2 | ||
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Reference Links
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28252 (Advisory)
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174668/Windows-Common-Log-File-System-Driver-clfs.sys-Privilege-Escalation.html
- https://www.theregister.com/2024/07/30/make_me_admin_esxi_flaw/
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28252;
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28252
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-28252?
CVE-2023-28252 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Common Log File System driver.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28252?
To remediate CVE-2023-28252, apply the relevant patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2023-28252?
CVE-2023-28252 affects various versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016, and others.
How can CVE-2023-28252 be exploited?
CVE-2023-28252 can be exploited by attackers to gain elevated privileges on vulnerable systems.
Is there a known workaround for CVE-2023-28252 until a patch is applied?
Currently, there are no stated workarounds for CVE-2023-28252; applying the patches is recommended.
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