Improper access control in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-21213

 

Improper access control in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-21213

Published: January 15, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU102792
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21213
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Secure Boot. An attacker with physical access can bypass Secure Boot and gain access to sensitive information on the system.


How to mitigate CVE-2025-21213

Install updates from vendor's website.

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