#VU117235 Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-59284
Published: October 15, 2025 / Updated: March 13, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU117235
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-59284
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to user's credentials can be leaked when parsing hard links inside .tar archives. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted .tar archive and force the system to relay NTLM credentials via an outgoing SMB request.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.