CVE-2025-24054

Published Mar 11, 2025

Last updated a month ago

Windows NTLM

Overview

AI description

Automated description summarized from trusted sources.

CVE-2025-24054 is a vulnerability in Windows NTLM that involves external control of the file name or path, potentially allowing an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network. The vulnerability can be exploited using a maliciously crafted .library-ms file. Active exploitation of CVE-2025-24054 has been observed in the wild since March 19, 2025. Attackers can potentially leak NTLM hashes or user passwords, compromising systems. Exploitation can be triggered with minimal user interaction, such as right-clicking, dragging and dropping, or simply navigating to a folder containing the malicious file.

Description: External control of file name or path in Windows NTLM allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
Source: secure@microsoft.com
NVD status: Analyzed

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type: Primary
Base score: 5.4
Impact score: 2.5
Exploitability score: 2.8
Vector string: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Severity: MEDIUM

Known exploits

Data from CISA

Vulnerability name: Microsoft Windows NTLM Hash Disclosure Spoofing Vulnerability
Exploit added on: Apr 17, 2025
Exploit action due: May 8, 2025
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weaknesses

secure@microsoft.com: CWE-73

Hype score: Not currently trending

Configurations

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References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.