New Exploit Lets Hackers Gain Full Control (CVE-2025-29824)
- Anup Ghosh
- Apr 22
- 1 min read
The Download
CVE-2025-29824 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver that’s currently being exploited in the wild. For business owners, MSPs, and IT operators, this is a major red flag—if successfully exploited, it lets attackers escalate privileges from a basic user to SYSTEM-level access. That’s the highest level of control on a Windows machine, allowing threat actors to disable defenses, install malware, dump credentials, and move laterally across networks. If unpatched, it opens the door to ransomware deployment or domain-wide compromise.
What You Should Do
Microsoft has already issued a patch for CVE-2025-29824 in the April 2025 Patch Tuesday update—apply it immediately across all endpoints, servers, and VMs running Windows. In tandem, IT admins should implement EDR solutions capable of detecting privilege escalation behavior and continuously monitor for suspicious process execution under SYSTEM context. Limit local admin rights, enable memory protection features like CFG (Control Flow Guard), and ensure system restore points are in place for rapid rollback in case of compromise.
Use ThreatMate to monitor your attack surfaces for actively exploited vulnerabilities to stay ahead of the hackers. Sign up for a demo today!
To Learn More:
