#VU65214 Security features bypass in Windows Server and Windows


Published: 2022-07-12

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65214

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30203

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Windows Boot Manager. An authenticated attacker with physical access can bypass Secure Boot

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: 2003 - 2022 20H2

Windows: 10 - 10 S, 11 - 11 21H2, 7 - 7 SP1, 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 8 - 8 RT, 2000, XP, Vista


External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-30203


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.


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