CVE-2025-24991: Microsoft Windows NTFS Out-Of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
First published: Tue Mar 11 2025(Updated: )
<p>Out-of-bounds read in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.</p>
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Windows 11 | =24H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Windows 11 | =24H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.10240.20947 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.10240.20947 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.14393.7876 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.14393.7876 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.17763.7009 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.17763.7009 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19044.5608 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19044.5608 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19044.5608 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19045.5608 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19045.5608 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19045.5608 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22621.5039 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22621.5039 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22631.5039 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22631.5039 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.26100.3403 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.26100.3403 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | <10.0.20348.3270 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | <10.0.25398.1486 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | <10.0.26100.3403 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
Remedy
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-24991?
CVE-2025-24991 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24991?
To fix CVE-2025-24991, apply the security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2025-24991?
CVE-2025-24991 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and several versions of Windows Server.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2025-24991?
CVE-2025-24991 allows an authorized attacker to disclose sensitive information locally through an out-of-bounds read.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-24991?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2025-24991; patching is the recommended solution.
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