Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU75022

Security features bypass in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2023-28249

Published: April 12, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU75022

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28249

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in Windows Boot Manager. An administrator with physical access can bypass Secure Boot and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

How to mitigate CVE-2023-28249

Install updates from vendor's website.

External References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28249

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