CVE-2025-62456CWE-122

CVE-2025-62456

High · published December 9, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A heap-based buffer overflow lurking in Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) could let attackers execute code simply by accessing it over the network! Think of the ReFS as a meticulously organized library, but with a sneaky librarian who lets unauthorized visitors slip in and tamper with the books — leading to chaos on the shelves! 📚 An attacker with access could potentially execute arbitrary code, compromising data integrity and system security. This could lead to anything from data loss to taking full control of the system, all while hiding in plain sight!

Put simply

Think of the ReFS as a meticulously organized library, but with a sneaky librarian who lets unauthorized visitors slip in and tamper with the books — leading to chaos on the shelves! 📚 This vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to exploit a heap-based buffer overflow in ReFS, enabling them to run malicious code remotely, bypassing security measures that should keep systems safe.

What to do

An attacker with access could potentially execute arbitrary code, compromising data integrity and system security. This could lead to anything from data loss to taking full control of the system, all while hiding in plain sight! To mitigate this risk, ensure your systems are updated with the latest security patches. Regularly audit user access permissions to limit exposure and consider monitoring network traffic for unusual activity. Act now to enhance your defenses! You've got this! Stay proactive, and together we can keep our systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01105 · 65.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-122 · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2025-12-09T23:15Z
Affected products (6)
ProductVersionsFixed in
microsoft/windows_11_23h2< 10.0.22631.634510.0.22631.6345
microsoft/windows_11_24h2< 10.0.26100.739210.0.26100.7392
microsoft/windows_11_25h2< 10.0.26200.739210.0.26200.7392
microsoft/windows_server_2022< 10.0.20348.446710.0.20348.4467
microsoft/windows_server_2022_23h2< 10.0.25398.202510.0.25398.2025
microsoft/windows_server_2025< 10.0.26100.739210.0.26100.7392
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 DEC 17:55Z
    Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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