CVE-2025-55337
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2025-55337 is a security vulnerability affecting Windows BitLocker that was disclosed on October 14, 2025. The vulnerability involves improper enforcement of behavioral workflow in Windows BitLocker which allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass security features through physical access. The affected systems include Windows 11 version 24H2, Windows 11 version 25H2, and Windows Server 2025 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.6 (Medium) by NVD with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, while Microsoft assigned it a score of 6.1 (Medium) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-841 (Improper Enforcement of Behavioral Workflow) (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability allows an unauthorized attacker with physical access to bypass BitLocker security features, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of protected data (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Affected users should update to versions 10.0.26100.6899 or later for Windows 11 24H2, 10.0.26200.6899 or later for Windows 11 25H2, and 10.0.26100.6899 or later for Windows Server 2025 (NVD).

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