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Windows 11 File Explorer Vulnerability Enables NTLM Hash Theft

Posted: Fri May 30, 2025 4:54 am
by Shane1145
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/