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CVE-2025-32701

Microsoft Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver Use-After-Free

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 1.42%
  1. Published13 May 2025
  2. Added to CISA KEV13 May 2025
  3. Remediation due3 Jun 2025
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

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

Added to KEV: 13 May 2025Federal remediation due: 3 Jun 2025

Description

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

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

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 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 2008r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2
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

Remediation

Fixed in
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 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 2016≥ 10.0.14393.8066
Microsoft Windows Server 2019≥ 10.0.17763.7314

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-32701 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-32701 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 13 May 2025.

How severe is CVE-2025-32701?

CVE-2025-32701 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-32701?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, and 10 more.

How do I fix CVE-2025-32701?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.21014, Microsoft Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.8066, Microsoft Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.7314 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.