Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU88427

Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-20665

Published: April 10, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88427

CSH Severity: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20665

CWE-ID: CWE-639

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to authorization bypass through user-controlled key in BitLocker. An administrator with physical access can bypass Secure Boot.

Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

How to mitigate CVE-2024-20665

Install updates from vendor's website.

External References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-20665

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