Vulnerability identifier: #VU58073

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42288

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Windows Hello. An attacker with physical access can bypass the target application

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 10 S

Windows Server: 2019 - 2019 2004

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-42288

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.