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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-42288
CVE-2021-42288:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2021-42288 is identified as a Windows Hello Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability. The vulnerability was initially recorded on October 12, 2021, and affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server systems (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has received multiple severity assessments. According to the National Vulnerability Database, it has a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM) with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. Microsoft Corporation assessed it with a slightly lower CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.7 (MEDIUM) with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Windows systems, including Windows 10 versions 20H2, 21H1, 1809, 1909, 2004, and Windows Server 2016 and 2019 installations. If successfully exploited, it could lead to a security feature bypass in Windows Hello (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security patches to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the available security updates through the Microsoft security guidance (Microsoft Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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