PT-2023-2243 · Microsoft · Windows Common Log File System Driver +1

Boris Larin

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Published

2023-04-11

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Updated

2025-04-16

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CVE-2023-28252

CVSS v3.1
7.8
VectorAV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:

Windows Common Log File System Driver (affected versions not specified)

Description:

The issue is related to an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver. This vulnerability allows attackers to affect the system. It has been exploited in the wild, with ransomware operators using it to target victims. The vulnerability is associated with a buffer overflow in memory, which can be exploited to elevate privileges. There have been reports of this vulnerability being used by ransomware groups, including Nokoyawa, in attacks on small and medium-sized businesses in various regions.

Recommendations:

At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

LPE

Heap Based Buffer Overflow

Memory Corruption

Buffer Overflow

Weakness Enumeration

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-01998
CVE-2023-28252

Affected Products

Windows
Windows Common Log File System Driver