SB2025011506 - Improper access control in Microsoft Windows Recovery Environment Agent
Published: January 15, 2025 Updated: March 10, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025011506
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Physical access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21202)
CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Windows Recovery Environment Agent. An attacker with physical access can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.