Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2025-32706

CVE-2025-32706:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2025-32706 is a Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver vulnerability discovered and disclosed on May 13, 2025. This vulnerability is characterized as an improper input validation issue in the Windows Common Log File System Driver that enables an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) (NVD, Tenable).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an elevation of privilege (EoP) vulnerability with a CVSS vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. It requires local access and low privileges for exploitation. The vulnerability stems from improper input validation in the Windows Common Log File System Driver component (NVD).

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an authorized attacker with local access to elevate their privileges on the affected system. This vulnerability is particularly concerning as it affects a critical Windows component and has been actively exploited in the wild (Tenable).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released patches for this vulnerability as part of their May 2025 Patch Tuesday update. CISA has added this vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of June 3, 2025, for federal agencies to apply the patches. Organizations are strongly urged to prioritize the timely remediation of this vulnerability as part of their vulnerability management practice (CISA).

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Source: This report was generated using AI

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