CVE-2025-24991

CVSS 3.1 Score 5.5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Mar 11, 2025
Updated: Mar 13, 2025
CWE ID 125

Summary

CVE-2025-24991 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting Windows NTFS file systems. This issue permits an authorized attacker to perform an out-of-bounds read, granting them access to potentially sensitive information residing in the local system. The exploitation of this vulnerability does not require user interaction or elevated privileges, making it a significant concern for security professionals. Successful exploitation could lead to data leakage or further system compromise. Microsoft is currently working on a patch to address this issue.

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