Protection Mechanism Failure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-48800

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Protection Mechanism Failure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-48800

Published: July 9, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU112636
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-48800
CWE-ID: CWE-693
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 bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures in BitLocker. An attacker with physical access can bypass implemented security restrictions and elevate privileges on the system.


How to mitigate CVE-2025-48800

Install updates from vendor's website.

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