Security features bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2023-28235
Published: April 12, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU75016
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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-2023-28235
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in Windows Lock Screen. An attacker with physical access can bypass the Windows Lock Screen security feature.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.