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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-28249
CVE-2023-28249:
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Overview
Windows Boot Manager Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2023-28249) was disclosed on April 11, 2023. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server versions from 2012 to 2022 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (Medium) by NIST with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Microsoft Corporation assessed it with a slightly lower score of 6.2 (Medium) with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could potentially lead to a security feature bypass in Windows Boot Manager, affecting system security with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability when successfully exploited (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available through the Microsoft Security Update Guide (Microsoft Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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