Security features bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-20666

 

Security features bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-20666

Published: January 9, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU85238
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/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-2024-20666
CWE-ID: CWE-254
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 attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in BitLocker. An authenticated attacker with physical access can bypass the BitLocker Device Encryption feature and gain access to encrypted data.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-20666

Install updates from vendor's website.

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