Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025 NTFS out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Windows. This affects an unknown function of the component NTFS. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-24991. The attack is restricted to local execution. Moreover, an exploit is present. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component NTFS. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Out-of-bounds read in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

The weakness was disclosed 03/11/2025 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is available at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-24991. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/22/2025).

It is declared as attacked. This issue was added on 03/11/2025 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 04/01/2025:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Zero-Day.cz (975). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Temp Score: 3.8
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Attacked

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-24991 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-24991
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-299362
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2025 18:54
Updated: 10/22/2025 00:02
Changes: 03/11/2025 18:54 (33), 03/11/2025 18:58 (36), 03/11/2025 19:58 (15), 03/12/2025 12:04 (12), 03/14/2025 08:02 (1), 03/17/2025 08:14 (2), 10/22/2025 00:02 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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