CVE-2025-32701: Microsoft Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Published May 13, 2025
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Updated

Microsoft Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Other sources

Use after free in Windows Common Log File System Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

— Microsoft

Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Affected Software

56 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21014
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8066
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7314
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7314
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.5854
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.5854
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.5335
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.5335
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.3981
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.8066
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7314
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3692
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1611
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.3981
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.22577
6.3.9600.22577
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.27729
6.1.7601.27729
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.23279
6.0.6003.23279
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.23279
6.0.6003.23279
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25475
6.2.9200.25475
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.23279
6.0.6003.23279
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.27729
6.1.7601.27729
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25475
6.2.9200.25475
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.22577
6.3.9600.22577
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.8066
10.0.14393.8066
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.8066
10.0.14393.8066
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.23279
6.0.6003.23279
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.8066
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.4061, <10.0.26100.3981
10.0.26100.406110.0.26100.3981
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.8066
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.406110.0.26100.3981
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.21014
10.0.10240.21014
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.21014
10.0.10240.21014
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.1611
10.0.25398.1611
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.5335
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.4061, <10.0.26100.3981
10.0.26100.406110.0.26100.3981
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5854
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.5335
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.406110.0.26100.3981
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5854
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.5335
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.5854
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5854
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5854
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3692, <10.0.20348.3630
10.0.20348.369210.0.20348.3630
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.5335
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7314
10.0.17763.7314
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.5854
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.7314
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3692
10.0.20348.3692
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.7314
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7314
10.0.17763.7314

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.3.9600.22577Patch KB5058403
  2. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.1.7601.27729Patch KB5058454
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    Fixed in 6.0.6003.23279Patch KB5058429
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    Fixed in 6.2.9200.25475Patch KB5058451
  5. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 10.0.14393.8066Patch KB5058383
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    Fixed in 10.0.26100.4061Fixed in 10.0.26100.3981Patch KB5058497
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    Fixed in 10.0.10240.21014Patch KB5058387
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    Fixed in 10.0.25398.1611Patch KB5058384
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    Fixed in 10.0.22631.5335Patch KB5058405
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    Fixed in 10.0.19045.5854Patch KB5058379
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    Fixed in 10.0.22621.5335Patch KB5058405
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    Fixed in 10.0.19044.5854Patch KB5058379
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    Fixed in 10.0.20348.3692Fixed in 10.0.20348.3630Patch KB5058500
  14. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 10.0.17763.7314Patch KB5058392
  15. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 10.0.20348.3692Patch KB5058385
  16. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 10.0.10240.21014Patch KB5058387
  17. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 10.0.14393.8066Patch KB5058383
  18. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 10.0.17763.7314Patch KB5058392
  19. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 10.0.19044.5854Patch KB5058379
  20. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 10.0.19045.5854Patch KB5058379
  21. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 10.0.20348.3692Patch KB5058385
  22. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 10.0.20348.3692Patch KB5058500
  23. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 10.0.20348.3630Patch KB5058500
  24. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 10.0.22621.5335Patch KB5058405
  25. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 10.0.22631.5335Patch KB5058405
  26. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 10.0.25398.1611Patch KB5058384
  27. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 10.0.26100.4061Patch KB5058497
  28. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 10.0.26100.3981Patch KB5058497
  29. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.0.6003.23279Patch KB5058429
  30. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.1.7601.27729Patch KB5058454
  31. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.2.9200.25475Patch KB5058451
  32. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.3.9600.22577Patch KB5058403

Event History

May 13, 2025
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-32701?

CVE-2025-32701 has a critical severity level due to its potential to allow local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-32701?

To fix CVE-2025-32701, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2025-32701?

CVE-2025-32701 affects various Windows operating systems including Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2022.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2025-32701?

An authorized attacker with local access can exploit CVE-2025-32701 to elevate their privileges.

5

When was CVE-2025-32701 disclosed?

CVE-2025-32701 was disclosed as part of Microsoft's security updates in 2025.

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