In an era where file system vulnerabilities comprise 23% of KEV entries, the March 2025 advisories serve as a stark reminder: patch, segment, and verify—before attackers exploit the gaps. These flaws CVE-2025-24984, CVE-2025-24991, CVE-2025-24993, and CVE-2021-31956 enable attackers to access sensitive data, execute arbitrary code, or escalate privileges, posing systemic risks to federal and private networks alike. Trend Micro researchers observed over 600 organizations targeted via malicious Microsoft Management Console (MMC) files exploiting CVE-2025-26633, another KEV-listed flaw often paired with NTFS vulnerabilities. Microsoft has released its March security update, addressing 57 vulnerabilities across its product range, including six critical flaws. Patch Management: Deploy Microsoft’s March 2025 Patch Tuesday updates immediately, addressing 67 vulnerabilities, including seven zero-days. All the vulnerabilities are fix at Microsoft Patch Tuesday March 2025 that has been released earlier today. CISA mandates federal agencies to remediate these vulnerabilities by April 1, 2025, under Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01. Cyber Security News is a Dedicated News Platform For Cyber News, Cyber Attack News, Hacking News & Vulnerability Analysis. The convergence of NTFS flaws with privilege escalation vectors like CVE-2025-24983 (Win32k use-after-free) creates a perfect storm for enterprise breaches, demanding urgent action. Kaaviya is a Security Editor and fellow reporter with Cyber Security News. Data Exfiltration: CVE-2025-24984 extracts credentials from memory logs, while CVE-2025-24991 maps network file systems. The weakness stems from improper logging practices within NTFS, classified under CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File. Microsoft confirmed anonymous reporting of this vulnerability, noting its exploitation in limited, targeted attacks.
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