Windows 11 File Explorer Vulnerability Enables NTLM Hash Theft
Posted: Fri May 30, 2025 4:54 am
A newly disclosed vulnerability, CVE-2025-24071, has been identified in Windows File Explorer, specifically affecting Windows 11 (23H2) and earlier versions that support .library-ms files and the SMB protocol.
This flaw enables attackers to capture NTLM (New Technology LAN Manager) authentication hashes simply by tricking a user into extracting a malicious ZIP archive—no further interaction is required.
https://gbhackers.com/windows-11-file-e ... erability/
This flaw enables attackers to capture NTLM (New Technology LAN Manager) authentication hashes simply by tricking a user into extracting a malicious ZIP archive—no further interaction is required.
https://gbhackers.com/windows-11-file-e ... erability/