CVE-2023-36424: Microsoft Windows Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2023
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Updated

Microsoft Windows Common Log File System Driver contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could allow a threat actor for privileges escalation

Other sources

Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

91 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
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 Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20308
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20308
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6452
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6452
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.3693
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.3693
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2600
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.2715
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6452
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2091
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.531
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24569
6.2.9200.24569
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.21668
6.3.9600.21668
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.21668
6.3.9600.21668
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6452
10.0.14393.6452
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26816
6.1.7601.26816
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24569
6.2.9200.24569
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20308
10.0.10240.20308
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22367
6.0.6003.22367
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6452
10.0.14393.6452
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22367
6.0.6003.22367
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22367
6.0.6003.22367
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3693
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22367
6.0.6003.22367
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26816
6.1.7601.26816
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6452
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3693
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6452
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20308
10.0.10240.20308
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19043.3693
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19043.3693
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5122
10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2600
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3693
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2113, <10.0.20348.2091
10.0.20348.211310.0.20348.2091
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19043.3693
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2600
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2113, <10.0.20348.2091
10.0.20348.211310.0.20348.2091
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5122
10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.2715
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.2715
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.531
10.0.25398.531
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5122

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 6.2.9200.24569Patch KB5032247
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.21668Patch KB5032249
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.6452Patch KB5032197
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.26816Patch KB5032250
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.20308Patch KB5032199
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.22367Patch KB5032248
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.3693Patch KB5032189
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.3693Patch KB5032189
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.5122Patch KB5032196
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.2600Patch KB5032192
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.2715Patch KB5032190
  12. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2113Fixed in 10.0.20348.2091Patch KB5032304
  13. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.2715Patch KB5032190
  14. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.531Patch KB5032202

Event History

Nov 14, 2023
CVE Published
08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 13, 2026
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
News Published
via The Register·09:35 PM
News Published
via The Register·09:37 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-36424?

CVE-2023-36424 is a Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

2

Which software products are affected by CVE-2023-36424?

CVE-2023-36424 affects various versions of Windows Server 2008, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-36424?

CVE-2023-36424 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-36424?

You can fix CVE-2023-36424 by applying the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft or following the recommended remediation steps outlined in the official Microsoft support articles.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-36424?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-36424 on the official Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) website.

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