Secure Boot feature bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2016-3320

 

Secure Boot feature bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2016-3320

Published: August 10, 2016 / Updated: February 3, 2017


Vulnerability identifier: #VU291
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3320
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 user to bypass security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due Windows Secure Boot incorrectly loads boot manager. A local user with physical access to computer and local administrative rights can disable code integrity checks, allowing test-signed executables and drivers to be loaded onto a target device, and bypass Secure Boot Integrity Validation for BitLocker and Device Encryption security features.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will allow a local user to gain complete access to vulnerable system.


How to mitigate CVE-2016-3320


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