Security restrictions bypass in BitLocker



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-8566
CWE-ID CWE-310
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Cryptographic issues

EUVDB-ID: #VU15879

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8566

CWE-ID: CWE-310 - Cryptographic Issues

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to suspend BitLocker Device Encryption.

The vulnerability exists due to the way Windows operates with BitLocker Device Encryption. A user with physical access to the device can power it off and suspend BitLocker Device Encryption.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: 2016 10.0.14393.10 - 2019 1803

Windows: 10 1607 10.0.14393.10 - 10 1809 10.0.17763.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8566


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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