Security restrictions bypass in Microsoft Surface Pro 3
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | NO |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-42299 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-254 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Surface Hardware solutions / Firmware |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Security features bypass
EUVDB-ID: #VU57423
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42299
CWE-ID:
CWE-254 - Security Features
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists in the Platform Configuration Registers (PCRs) implementation. An attacker with physical access to device can can bypass implemented security restrictions.
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Surface: Pro 3
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-42299
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.
