Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft — Windows
- Added to KEV catalog
- 6 October 2025
- Federal remediation due date
- 27 October 2025
CISA Description
Microsoft Windows Common Log File System Driver contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow a local, privileged attacker to bypass certain security mechanisms.
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.
Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-43226 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43226
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