Authorization bypass through user-controlled key in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-20665
Published: April 10, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU88427
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20665
CWE-ID: CWE-639
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
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.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-20665
Install updates from vendor's website.