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CVE-2024-49114

Windows - Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver

Microsoft CVSS 7.8 Updated March 15, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"The Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a vulnerable system. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access and control of system resources."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Driver
Target Asset Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver
Standard Path %windir%System32drivers
PowerShell
# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver (Driver)
$Targets = 'Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver'
$SearchPaths = @("$env:windir\System32", "$env:ProgramFiles", "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}")

Get-ChildItem -Path $SearchPaths -Include $Targets -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | 
Select-Object FullName, @{Name="Version";Expression={$_.VersionInfo.ProductVersion}}

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

File system and cloud storage services may be affected

Internal Work Notes

Elevation of Privilege vulnerability in Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver, requiring patching to prevent unauthorized system access

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