CVE-2025-62470: Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Dec 9, 2025
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Common Log File System Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Other sources

Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

54 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8688
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8688
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.8146
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.8146
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.6691
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.6691
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.6345
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.7392
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.7392
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<10.0.14393.8688
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.8146
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.4467
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.7392

Event History

Dec 9, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·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·05:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-62470?

CVE-2025-62470 is classified as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability that can allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to system resources.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-62470?

To fix CVE-2025-62470, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2025-62470?

CVE-2025-62470 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 11, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2008.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-62470?

CVE-2025-62470 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.

5

Can CVE-2025-62470 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-62470 requires local access to the system, making it a local privilege escalation vulnerability rather than a remote one.

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