CVE-2025-24984
Published: March 11, 2025
Official Description
Microsoft Windows New Technology File System (NTFS) contains an insertion of sensitive Information into log file vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information with a physical attack. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could potentially read portions of heap memory.
CISA KEV Advisory
Microsoft Windows NTFS Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows New Technology File System (NTFS) contains an insertion of sensitive Information into log file vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information with a physical attack. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could potentially read portions of heap memory.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
Microsoft Windows NTFS contains a vulnerability where sensitive information can be inserted into log files, allowing an unauthorized attacker with physical access to disclose portions of heap memory. Its presence in the KEV catalog confirms active exploitation, making it a serious information disclosure risk.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. Exploitation requires a physical attack to disclose information.
Apply the latest security updates for Microsoft Windows to address this information disclosure vulnerability in NTFS.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-24984 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2025-24984 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-24984 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1