New Horizon Data Systems Inc Boot Loader Secure Boot bypass in Microsoft Windows



Published: 2022-08-10
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-34302
CWE-ID CWE-254
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU66348

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34302

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass Secure Boot.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error. An attacker with physical access to the system can bypass Secure Boot and gain unauthorized access to the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 8.1 - 11 21H2

Windows Server: 2012 - 2022 20H2

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-34302
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/security-guidance/advisory/ADV990001


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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