CVE-2024-20653

Summary

CVE-2024-20653 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Microsoft Common Log File System. This issue allows an attacker to manipulate log files in a way that could result in gaining system-level access, bypassing standard user restrictions. Successful exploitation could lead to the installation of unauthorized software, unauthorized access to sensitive information, or other malicious activities. Organizations using Microsoft Common Log File System are advised to apply the forthcoming patch as soon as it becomes available to mitigate this risk.

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