CVE-2023-28252: Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Apr 11, 2023
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Updated

Microsoft Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Other sources

Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

69 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.19869
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5850
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4252
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.2846
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.2846
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.2846
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.1817
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.1555
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20919
6.3.9600.20919
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24216
6.2.9200.24216
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24216
6.2.9200.24216
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26466
6.1.7601.26466
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26466
6.1.7601.26466
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22015
6.0.6003.22015
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20919
6.3.9600.20919
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22015
6.0.6003.22015
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22015
6.0.6003.22015
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22015
6.0.6003.22015
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5850
10.0.14393.5850
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5850
10.0.14393.5850
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5850
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5850
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19869
10.0.10240.19869
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19869
10.0.10240.19869
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.1555
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2846
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2846
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2846
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2846
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.1817
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.1555
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2846
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2846
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.1817
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2846
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2846
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1668
10.0.20348.1668
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4252
10.0.17763.4252
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4252
10.0.17763.4252
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1668
10.0.20348.1668
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4252
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4252
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4252

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.24216Patch KB5025272
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20919Patch KB5025288
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.22015Patch KB5025273
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.26466Patch KB5025277
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.5850Patch KB5025228
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.19869Patch KB5025234
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.1555Patch KB5025239
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.2846Patch KB5025221
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.2846Patch KB5025221
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.1817Patch KB5025224
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.2846Patch KB5025221
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1668Patch KB5025230
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.4252Patch KB5025229

Event History

Apr 11, 2023
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:13 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 30, 2024
News Published
via The Register·11:16 AM
News Published
via The Register·11:18 AM
Apr 8, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:05 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:07 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-28252?

To remediate CVE-2023-28252, apply the relevant patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.

3

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.

4

How can CVE-2023-28252 be exploited?

CVE-2023-28252 can be exploited by attackers to gain elevated privileges on vulnerable systems.

5

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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