Microsoft Windows NTFS Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH

7.8 / 10

Minimal Risk Critical

Vector Specification

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C

Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

1.47 %

Predictive Probability

Percentile Rank

80.9 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 80.9% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Mar 11, 2025

Remediation Due

Apr 01, 2025

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Microsoft Windows New Technology File System (NTFS) contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Remediation Directive

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

External Intelligence

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2025-24993

NVD

National Vulnerability Database

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24993