cve-2025-21197

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CVE-2025-21197 is an improper access control vulnerability in Windows NTFS that allows an authorized user to discover file path information of folders they are otherwise barred from examining. While it does not leak file contents directly, it exposes file system structure, enabling targeted attacks and advanced reconnaissance. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover the vulnerability's implications, Microsoft's Security Response Center update guide, and mitigation strategies. The tag aggregates threads and posts about this specific CVE, including technical analysis, patch status, and real-world impact on Windows systems.

  1. Understanding CVE-2025-21197: NTFS Vulnerability and Its Implications

    Improper access control in Windows NTFS strikes again with CVE-2025-21197. This vulnerability, detailed in Microsoft's Security Response Center update guide, allows an authorized user—even one without explicit directory listing permissions—to discover the file path information of folders they...
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