Security features bypass in Windows - CVE-2021-34466
Published: July 13, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU54837
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-34466
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Windows Hello. An attacker with physical access can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.