CVE-2024-28897: Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Apr 9, 2024
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Updated

Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Affected Software

46 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
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
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·05:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:01 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28897?

CVE-2024-28897 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass secure boot protections.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-28897?

Fix CVE-2024-28897 by applying the relevant security updates from Microsoft, specifically the patches associated with KB5036892, KB5036896, KB5036899, or others depending on your specific Windows version.

3

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-28897?

CVE-2024-28897 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-28897?

The impact of CVE-2024-28897 includes the potential for unauthorized changes to the boot process, leading to compromised system integrity.

5

How can I check if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-28897?

You can check the vulnerability status by verifying your current Windows version and ensuring that you have applied the latest security updates from Microsoft.

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