CISA Issues Security Alert on Windows NTFS Exploit Risk

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical warning regarding a recently discovered vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows New Technology File System (NTFS).

 Identified as CVE-2025-24991, this security flaw could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data due to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

The vulnerability, categorized under CWE-125, highlights a concerning issue with how NTFS handles data, allowing malicious actors to exploit it for information disclosure.

CISA Warns Windows NTFS Exploit

CISA’s alert emphasizes the importance of immediate action to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2025-24991.

Microsoft users and organizations are advised to follow vendor instructions for applying patches or other security measures as soon as possible.

Additionally, entities utilizing cloud services are recommended to align their practices with the applicable Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01.

This guidance is crucial for ensuring that cloud services are configured to respond effectively to emerging threats.

While there ...