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CVE-2025-24991
HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITEDA recently exploited Windows NTFS vulnerability allows local information disclosure to authorized attackers, impacting DIB organizations reliant on Windows systems for data storage and processing.
CVE-2025-24991 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Windows NTFS that enables information disclosure. This is actively being exploited, demonstrating a current threat. DIB organizations must immediately patch affected systems to prevent potential data exfiltration and ensure CMMC/800-171 compliance, specifically controls related to data protection.
Shame score — The vulnerability's active exploitation highlights a failure to maintain a timely patching cadence, posing a significant risk to data confidentiality.
▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.
Microsoft Windows New Technology File System (NTFS) contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
| PRODUCT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Azure Commercial Cloud Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365) Microsoft |
Authorized |
| Microsoft Office 365 GCC High Microsoft |
In Process |
| Office 365 Multi-Tenant & Supporting Services Microsoft |
Authorized |