CVE-2024-26168: Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Published Apr 9, 2024
·Updated
Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Affected Software
43 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20596
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20596
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6897
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6897
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5696
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.4291
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.4291
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2899
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.3447
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.3447
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6897
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5696
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2402
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.830
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Event History
Apr 9, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-26168?
CVE-2024-26168 has been classified with a critical severity rating due to its potential to bypass secure booting mechanisms.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-26168?
You can fix CVE-2024-26168 by applying the latest patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-26168?
CVE-2024-26168 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server, including specific editions like 1607, 22H2, and 23H2.
4
What exploitation methods are associated with CVE-2024-26168?
CVE-2024-26168 can be exploited by attackers to bypass secure boot and gain unauthorized access or elevate privileges on affected systems.
5
Is there a known workaround for CVE-2024-26168?
Currently, the recommended approach is to install the security patches, as there are no widely recognized workarounds for CVE-2024-26168.