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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2025-24993 Microsoft · Windows

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

1.09 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
77.6 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 77.6% 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