Protection Mechanism Failure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-43513

 

Protection Mechanism Failure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-43513

Published: October 9, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU98272
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43513
CWE-ID: CWE-693
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 bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures in BitLocker. An attacker with physical access can bypass implemented security restrictions and elevate privileges on the system.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-43513

Install updates from vendor's website.

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