CVE-2025-29824
HighExploitedPublic exploitWindows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Apr 8, 2025 · Updated Aug 10, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-29824 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Windows 10 1507 (Microsoft), Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft), Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 8, 2025 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.20978, Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.7969, Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.7136.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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)
14%
Higher than 96.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Use after free in Windows Common Log File System Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 29, 2025 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 29, 2025 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 29, 2025 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Apr 8, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
52 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 1507Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.10240.20978 |
| Windows 10 1607Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.14393.7969 |
| Windows 10 1809Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.17763.7136 |
| Windows 10 21h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.19044.5737 |
| Windows 10 22h2Microsoft | See advisory | 10.0.19045.5737 |
Patched Releases
Windows 10 1507
10.0.10240.20978
Windows 10 1607
10.0.14393.7969
Windows 10 1809
10.0.17763.7136
Windows 10 21h2
10.0.19044.5737
Windows 10 22h2
10.0.19045.5737
Windows 11 22h2
10.0.22621.5189
Windows 11 23h2
10.0.22631.5189
Windows 11 24h2
10.0.26100.3775
Windows Server 2016
10.0.14393.7969
Windows Server 2019
10.0.17763.7136
Windows Server 2022
10.0.20348.3453
Windows Server 2022 23h2
10.0.25398.1551
Windows Server 2025
10.0.26100.3775
Windows 10 Version 1507
10.0.10240.20978
Windows 10 Version 1607
10.0.14393.7969
Windows 10 Version 1809
10.0.17763.7136
Windows 10 Version 21H2
10.0.19044.5737
Windows 10 Version 22H2
10.0.19045.5737
Windows 11 version 22H2
10.0.22621.5189
Windows 11 version 22H3
10.0.22631.5189
Windows 11 Version 23H2
10.0.22631.5189
Windows 11 Version 24H2
10.0.26100.3775
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
6.1.7601.27670
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
6.1.7601.27670
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
6.0.6003.23220
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 8, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
Apr 8, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 8, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 8, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Apr 8, 2025
Last updated
Aug 10, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-416 Use After Free
References
- advisoryWindows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Use after free in Windows Common Log File System Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected: Windows 10 1507 (Microsoft); Windows 10 1607 (Microsoft); Windows 10 1809 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 8, 2025 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Apr 8, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 29, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.20978, Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.7969, Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.7136.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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