CVE-2022-35803Windows 10 Vulnerability
Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Sep 14, 2022 · Updated Mar 11, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-35803 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Windows 10 (Microsoft), Windows 11 (Microsoft), Windows 7 (Microsoft) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Aug 20, 2025. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 Version 1507 10.0.10240.19444, Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0.14393.5356, Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0.17763.3406.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
24%
Higher than 97.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
52/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Aug 20, 2025
1071 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-26928
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-30170
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-30196
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-30200
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-33647
Description
Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 20, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
43 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10Microsoft | 1607, 1809, 20h2, 21h1, 21h2 | n/a |
| Windows 11Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Windows 7Microsoft | >= 6.1.0 | 6.1.7601.26115 |
| Windows 8.1Microsoft | >= 6.3.0 | 6.3.9600.20571 |
| Windows Rt 8.1Microsoft | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Windows 10 Version 1507
10.0.10240.19444
Windows 10 Version 1607
10.0.14393.5356
Windows 10 Version 1809
10.0.17763.3406
Windows 10 Version 20H2
10.0.19042.2006
Windows 10 Version 21H1
10.0.19043.2006
Windows 10 Version 21H2
10.0.19044.2006
Windows 11 version 21H2
10.0.22000.978
Windows 7
6.1.7601.26115
Windows 7 Service Pack 1
6.1.7601.26115
Windows 8.1
6.3.9600.20571
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
6.0.6003.21666
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
6.1.7601.26115
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
6.1.7601.26115
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
6.0.6003.21666
Windows Server 2012
6.2.9200.23865
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
6.2.9200.23865
Windows Server 2012 R2
6.3.9600.20571
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
6.3.9600.20571
Windows Server 2016
10.0.14393.5356
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
10.0.14393.5356
Windows Server 2019
10.0.17763.3406
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
10.0.17763.3406
Windows Server 2022
10.0.20348.1006
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 14, 2022
Last updated
Mar 11, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 20, 2025
References
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryweb.nvd.nist.gov · vuln
- advisoryweb.nvd.nist.gov · vuln
- advisoryweb.nvd.nist.gov · vuln
- advisoryweb.nvd.nist.gov · vuln
FAQ
Common Questions.
Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected: Windows 10 (Microsoft) versions 1607, 1809, 20h2, 21h1, 21h2; Windows 11 (Microsoft); Windows 7 (Microsoft) versions >= 6.1.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Aug 20, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 Version 1507 10.0.10240.19444, Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0.14393.5356, Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0.17763.3406.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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