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CVE-2025-24991

Microsoft Windows NTFS Out-Of-Bounds Read

5.5 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 2.02%
  1. Published11 Mar 2025
  2. Added to CISA KEV11 Mar 2025
  3. Remediation due1 Apr 2025
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft Windows New Technology File System (NTFS) contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Added to KEV: 11 Mar 2025Federal remediation due: 1 Apr 2025

Description

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

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1507< 10.0.10240.20947
Microsoft Windows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.7876
Microsoft Windows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.7009
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2< 10.0.19044.5608
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2< 10.0.19045.5608
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2< 10.0.22621.5039
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2< 10.0.22631.5039
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2< 10.0.26100.3403
Microsoft Windows Server 2008r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.7876
Microsoft Windows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.7009
Microsoft Windows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.3270
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.1486
Microsoft Windows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.3403

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft Windows 10 1507≥ 10.0.10240.20947
Microsoft Windows 10 1607≥ 10.0.14393.7876
Microsoft Windows 10 1809≥ 10.0.17763.7009
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2≥ 10.0.19044.5608
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2≥ 10.0.19045.5608
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2≥ 10.0.22621.5039
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2≥ 10.0.22631.5039
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2≥ 10.0.26100.3403
Microsoft Windows Server 2016≥ 10.0.14393.7876
Microsoft Windows Server 2019≥ 10.0.17763.7009

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-24991 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-24991 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 11 Mar 2025.

How severe is CVE-2025-24991?

CVE-2025-24991 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 2.02% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-24991?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, and 10 more.

How do I fix CVE-2025-24991?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.20947, Microsoft Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.7876, Microsoft Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.7009 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.