Vulnerability identifier: #VU71071
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
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 user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in Windows Boot Manager. An authenticated attacker with physical access can bypass the BitLocker Device Encryption feature and gain access to encrypted data.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 10 - 10 S, 11 - 11 22H2, 7, 8.1 - 8.1 RT
Windows Server: 2008 - 2022
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-21560
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.