CVE-2025-48001: Windows BitLocker Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Jul 8, 2025
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Updated

BitLocker Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Other sources

Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Windows BitLocker allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature with a physical attack.

Microsoft

Affected Software

49 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21073
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.21073
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8246
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.8246
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7558
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.7558
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.6093
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.6093
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.5624
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.5624
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.4652
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.8246
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.7558
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3932
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1732
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.4652

Event History

Jul 8, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48001?

CVE-2025-48001 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability with a moderate severity level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-48001?

To fix CVE-2025-48001, apply the appropriate security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2025-48001?

CVE-2025-48001 affects various versions including Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, and Windows 11.

4

What exploitability details should I know about CVE-2025-48001?

CVE-2025-48001 can be exploited through a physical attack, creating a potential risk if the device is not secure.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2025-48001?

CVE-2025-48001 is a time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition in Windows BitLocker that allows unauthorized access.

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