[ CVE-2025-24993 · Published 11 Mar 2025 ]
Microsoft Windows NTFS Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 7.8
EPSS 2%No fix listed yet
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2025-03-11
[ Description ]Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows NTFS allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
CISA: Microsoft Windows New Technology File System (NTFS) contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 1 Apr 2025): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
No fix or interim patch is linked from our sources yet. Check the vendor references below and limit exposure of affected systems until a fix is available.
[ References ]References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-24993Vendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource