CVE-2025-24996

Published Mar 11, 2025

Last updated 3 months ago

CVSS medium 6.5
Windows NTLM

Overview

AI description

Automated description summarized from trusted sources.

CVE-2025-24996 is a vulnerability affecting Windows NTLM. It stems from external control of the file name or path, which could allow an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network. This means an attacker could potentially trick users into interacting with a malicious file or system, possibly leading to the theft of sensitive information or system compromise. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions. Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability.

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
Received

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
6.5
Impact score
3.6
Exploitability score
2.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Severity
MEDIUM

Weaknesses

secure@microsoft.com
CWE-73

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.