Zero-day vulnerability in Windows

Security features bypass
CVE-2023-24932

Vulnerability details

Advisory: SB2023050995 - Secure boot bypass in Microsoft Windows

Vulnerable component: Windows

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-24932

CVSSv3 score: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Description:

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper implementation of the Secure Boot feature. An attacker with physical access to the system or a local user with Administrative rights can bypass Secure Boot.

External links:

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2023-24932

About zero-day vulnerabilities

Zero-day vulnerability is an undisclosed vulnerability in software that hackers can exploit to compromise computer programs, gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, penetrate networks, etc. We consider vulnerability a zero-day when there is no solution provided from software vendor and the vulnerability is being actively exploited by malicious actors.

Zero-day candidate is a potential zero-day vulnerability in software which might have been used in targeted attacks, however there is no evidence to support this suggestion.