7.5
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-28896: Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

First published: Tue Apr 09 2024(Updated: )

Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Windows 11=23H2
Windows 11=22H2
Windows 11=22H2
Windows 11=21H2
Windows 11=21H2
Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20596
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20596
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.14393.6897
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.14393.6897
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.17763.5696
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19044.4291
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19045.4291
Windows 11<10.0.22000.2899
Windows 11<10.0.22621.3447
Windows 11<10.0.22631.3447
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=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<10.0.25398.830
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=22H2
Windows 10=22H2
Windows 10=22H2
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10
Windows 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-28896?

    CVE-2024-28896 has been rated with a high severity level due to its potential impact on system security by allowing bypass of Secure Boot features.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-28896?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-28896, apply the recommended security patches available from Microsoft for the affected Windows and Windows Server versions.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-28896?

    CVE-2024-28896 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 10 and Windows 11 across different iterations like 21H2, 22H2, and 23H2.

  • Is CVE-2024-28896 critical for all users?

    While CVE-2024-28896 poses serious risks, its criticality may vary depending on the specific deployment and security posture of the affected systems.

  • What can happen if CVE-2024-28896 is exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2024-28896 could allow unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to further attacks or data breaches.

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