CVE-2024-37978: 
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

A Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2024-37978) affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 11 22H2, Windows 11 23H2, and Windows Server 2022 23H2. The vulnerability was initially disclosed on July 9, 2024, and has been assigned a high severity rating with a CVSS base score of 8.0 (NVD).

The vulnerability has been classified as a Security Feature Bypass affecting the Secure Boot functionality. Microsoft has assigned it a CVSS v3.1 vector of CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating adjacent network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. The vulnerability affects systems up to versions 10.0.22621.3880 for Windows 11 22H2, 10.0.22631.3880 for Windows 11 23H2, and 10.0.25398.1009 for Windows Server 2022 23H2 (NVD).

The vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to bypass Secure Boot security features, which could compromise the system's secure boot process. This could lead to unauthorized code execution during the boot process and potentially compromise the system's security (Microsoft Security Response Center).

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to update to versions 10.0.22621.3880 or later for Windows 11 22H2, 10.0.22631.3880 or later for Windows 11 23H2, and 10.0.25398.1009 or later for Windows Server 2022 23H2 (NVD).