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CVE-2025-32701
HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITEDA use-after-free vulnerability in the Microsoft CLFS driver allows local privilege escalation and is currently being exploited in the wild.
The CLFS driver vulnerability (CVE-2025-32701) enables an authenticated attacker to elevate privileges on Windows systems. DIB organizations relying on Windows must promptly patch to prevent potential compromise and maintain CMMC/NIST 800-171 compliance. Failure to patch exposes systems to unauthorized access and data exfiltration.
Shame score — A widely-used component with a use-after-free vulnerability actively exploited demonstrates a significant failure in Microsoft's secure development practices.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
Microsoft Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
| PRODUCT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Azure Commercial Cloud Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365) Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Microsoft Office 365 GCC High Microsoft |
In Process |
| Office 365 Multi-Tenant & Supporting Services Microsoft |
Authorized |