CVE-2025-29824

Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809

Published 8 Apr 2025 · updated 17 Jun 2026 · Analyzed

7.8 High · CVSS 3.1, microsoft.com

Exploited in the wild

CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 8 Apr 2025, with a remediation deadline of 29 Apr 2025 for US federal agencies. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

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.

Description

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

References

msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-29824 · Vendor Advisory
www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-29824-windows-common-log-file-system-driver-elevation-of-privilege-vulnerability-detection-script · Exploit, Third Party Advisory
www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-29824-windows-common-log-file-system-driver-elevation-of-privilege-vulnerability-mitigation-script · Exploit, Third Party Advisory
www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-29824 · US Government Resource