Security features bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-21894

 

Security features bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-21894

Published: January 11, 2022 / Updated: March 13, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU59498
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21894
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

the vulnerability exists due to an error in Secure Boot implementation. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions.


How to mitigate CVE-2022-21894

Install updates from vendor's website.

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