Microsoft Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing untrusted pointer dereference in the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver has been identified. This issue enables an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows 10 and Windows 11 versions, as well as several Windows Server releases.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing an attacker to gain limited SYSTEM privileges.

Remediation

Users can apply the security update for this vulnerability, which is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5073724, KB5073450, KB5073379, and KB5074109.