CVE-2023-36424
published 2023-11-14CVE-2023-36424: Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
KEV
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilitydue 2026-04-27
Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected
43 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1507 | < 10.0.10240.20308 | 10.0.10240.20308 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.6452 | 10.0.14393.6452 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.5122 | 10.0.17763.5122 |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19041.3693 | 10.0.19041.3693 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.3693 | 10.0.19045.3693 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1507 | >= 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.20308 | 10.0.10240.20308 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1607 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.6452 | 10.0.14393.6452 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.17763.5122 | 10.0.17763.5122 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.5122 | 10.0.17763.5122 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.19043.0 < 10.0.19043.3693 | 10.0.19043.3693 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.3693 | 10.0.19045.3693 |
| microsoft | windows_11_21h2 | < 10.0.22000.2600 | 10.0.22000.2600 |
| microsoft | windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.2715 | 10.0.22621.2715 |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | < 10.0.22631.2715 | 10.0.22631.2715 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.22000.2600 | 10.0.22000.2600 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.2715 | 10.0.22621.2715 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h3 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.2715 | 10.0.22631.2715 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_23h2 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.2715 | 10.0.22631.2715 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008_r2_service_pack_1 | >= 6.1.7601.0 < 6.1.7601.26816 | 6.1.7601.26816 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008_service_pack_2 | >= 6.0.6003.0 < 6.0.6003.22367 | 6.0.6003.22367 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | >= 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.24569 | 6.2.9200.24569 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012_r2 | >= 6.3.9600.0 < 6.3.9600.21668 | 6.3.9600.21668 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.6452 | 10.0.14393.6452 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vulncheck7.8HIGH
cisa7.8HIGH
VulDB
Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 23H2 Common Log File System Driver Local Privilege Escalation
vuldb·2026-04-13·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2023-36424 [HIGH] Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 23H2 Common Log File System Driver Local Privilege Escalation
A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Common Log File System Driver. Such manipulation leads to Local Privilege Escalation.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-36424. An attack has to be approached locally. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.
GHSA
GHSA-5wf7-vwpm-xxwx: Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2023-11-14
CVE-2023-36424 [HIGH] GHSA-5wf7-vwpm-xxwx: Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
VulnCheck
Microsoft Windows Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
vulncheck·2023·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2023-36424 [HIGH] CWE-125 Microsoft Windows Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Common Log File System Driver contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could allow a threat actor for privileges escalation
Affected: Microsoft Windows
Required Action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Exploitation References: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/feeds/known_exploited_vulnerabilities.json
Exploit PoC: https://vulncheck.com/xdb/d7d4adfdf478
Remediation Due: 2026-04-27
CISA
Microsoft Windows Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
cisa·2026-04-13·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2023-36424 [HIGH] CWE-125 Microsoft Windows Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
Vulnerability: Microsoft Windows Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
Affected: Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Common Log File System Driver contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could allow a threat actor for privileges escalation
Required Action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2023-36424 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36424
Remediation Due Date: 2026-04-27
Microsoft
Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2023-11-14·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2023-36424 [HIGH] CWE-125 Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
FAQ: What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability?
An attacker could use this vulnerability to elevate privileges from Medium Integrity Level to a High Integrity Level.
Windows Common Log File System Driver: Windows Common Log File System Driver
Microsoft: Microsoft
Customer Action Required: Yes
Impact: Elevation of Privilege
Exploit Status: Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:Exploitation More Likely
Reference: https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5032190
Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5032190
Reference: https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5032202
Reference: https://support
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Hackernews
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday for November 2023
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Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in November Patch Tuesday Edition
Other Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in November Patch Tuesday Edition
Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
Microsoft Release Summary
Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities inVulnerability Management, Detection & Response(VMDR)
Rapid Response with Patch Management (PM)
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Get the November 2023 security update and review.
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Save to Folio
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2023-11-14
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2026-04-13
Added to CISA KEV