HIGH Microsoft Corporation Vulnerability Alert

Product:

Windows NTFS

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally. This vulnerability can lead to significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It requires low privileges and has a high severity rating.

Details

Severity Base Score CVE
HIGH 7.8 CVE-2025-54916

Exploitation

To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have local access to the system. By leveraging the stack-based buffer overflow, the attacker can execute arbitrary code with the same privileges as the user. This can lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected system.

Affected Products

  • Windows NTFS: Vulnerable to stack-based buffer overflow allowing local code execution.

Mitigation

To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft. Users should also ensure that their systems are configured to limit local access and monitor for any suspicious activities.

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