CVE-2025-24065: Windows 10 1507 Information Disclosure Flaw

CVE-2025-24065 Overview

CVE-2025-24065 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting the Windows Storage Management Provider across multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems. This vulnerability allows an authorized attacker with local access to disclose sensitive information from memory. The Windows Storage Management Provider is a critical component used for managing storage subsystems, making this information disclosure vulnerability particularly concerning for environments where data confidentiality is paramount.

Critical Impact

An authenticated local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to read memory contents beyond intended buffer boundaries, potentially exposing sensitive system information including credentials, configuration data, or other confidential memory contents.

Affected Products

• Microsoft Windows 10 1507 (x64 and x86)
• Microsoft Windows 10 22H2
• Microsoft Windows 11 22H2
• Microsoft Windows 11 23H2
• Microsoft Windows 11 24H2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2016
• Microsoft Windows Server 2019
• Microsoft Windows Server 2022
• Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2025

Discovery Timeline

• 2025-06-10 - CVE-2025-24065 published to NVD
• 2025-07-08 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-24065

Vulnerability Analysis

This vulnerability is classified as CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read, which occurs when software reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. In the context of the Windows Storage Management Provider, this flaw enables an attacker with valid system credentials to access memory regions that should be protected, potentially leaking sensitive information.

The attack requires local access to the target system and valid user credentials (low privileges). No user interaction is required once the attacker has established local access. The vulnerability specifically impacts the confidentiality of system data, with no direct impact on system integrity or availability.

Root Cause

The root cause of CVE-2025-24065 lies in improper bounds checking within the Windows Storage Management Provider component. When processing certain operations, the component fails to properly validate buffer boundaries before reading memory contents. This insufficient input validation allows read operations to extend beyond the allocated buffer space, enabling access to adjacent memory regions that may contain sensitive data.

Attack Vector

The attack vector for this vulnerability is local, meaning an attacker must have authenticated access to the target Windows system to exploit this flaw. The exploitation process involves:

1. The attacker gains local access to a vulnerable Windows system with low-level user privileges
2. The attacker interacts with the Windows Storage Management Provider through its management interface
3. By crafting specific requests that trigger the vulnerable code path, the attacker causes the provider to read beyond intended buffer boundaries
4. Sensitive information from adjacent memory regions is disclosed to the attacker

The exploitation does not require elevated privileges and can be performed by any authenticated user on the system. Organizations with shared computing environments or systems accessible by multiple users are at increased risk.

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-24065

Indicators of Compromise

• Unusual or frequent access to Windows Storage Management Provider services by non-administrative users
• Anomalous WMI or PowerShell activity related to storage management operations
• Unexpected process memory access patterns in security monitoring tools
• Suspicious storage management API calls from uncommon user contexts

Detection Strategies

• Enable Windows Security Event logging for storage management operations and monitor for anomalous patterns
• Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to identify unusual memory access behaviors associated with the Storage Management Provider
• Implement user behavior analytics to detect authenticated users accessing storage management functions outside their normal activity baseline
• Use SentinelOne's behavioral AI to identify exploitation attempts targeting Windows system components

Monitoring Recommendations

• Configure Windows Event Log auditing for object access and detailed tracking of storage subsystem interactions
• Monitor process execution chains for unusual parent-child relationships involving storage management services
• Establish baselines for normal storage management activity and alert on deviations
• Regularly review security logs for patterns consistent with information disclosure attempts

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-24065

Immediate Actions Required

• Apply the latest Microsoft security updates for all affected Windows systems immediately
• Prioritize patching for systems in multi-user environments or those containing sensitive data
• Review and restrict local access to systems where storage management operations are not required for standard users
• Implement the principle of least privilege to minimize the attack surface

Patch Information

Microsoft has released security updates to address CVE-2025-24065. The patch corrects the bounds checking logic in the Windows Storage Management Provider to prevent out-of-bounds read operations. Organizations should apply updates through Windows Update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), or Microsoft Update Catalog.

For detailed patch information and download links, refer to the Microsoft Security Update Guide for CVE-2025-24065.

Workarounds

• Restrict local logon rights to trusted users only on systems containing sensitive information
• Implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement capabilities of potential attackers
• Enable enhanced monitoring and logging on critical systems pending patch deployment
• Consider disabling the Windows Storage Management Provider service on systems where it is not operationally required (note: this may impact storage management functionality)

# Check current Windows version and patch status
winver
wmic qfe list brief | findstr /i "KB"

# Verify Windows Update service is running for patch deployment
sc query wuauserv