CVE-2025-24993
HIGHCISA KEVEPSS 79th pctlDescription
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows NTFS allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Elevated risk: more likely to be exploited than 79% of all known CVEs.
Microsoft Windows NTFS Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows New Technology File System (NTFS) contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2025-04-01
References
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