Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 23H2 Common Log File System Driver out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Microsoft Windows. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Common Log File System Driver. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-36424. Attacking locally is a requirement. Furthermore, an exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System). This affects an unknown code of the component Common Log File System Driver. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

The weakness was published 11/14/2023 as confirmed security guidance (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-36424. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/14/2026).

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 04/13/2026 with a due date of 04/27/2026:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Attacked

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-36424 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-36424
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-245235
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 11/14/2023 19:50
Updated: 04/14/2026 06:28
Changes: 11/14/2023 19:50 (33), 11/14/2023 19:53 (21), 12/09/2023 07:36 (1), 12/09/2023 07:43 (10), 04/13/2026 20:42 (29), 04/14/2026 06:28 (14)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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