CVE-2025-48003: Windows BitLocker Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Jul 8, 2025
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Updated

BitLocker Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Other sources

Protection mechanism failure in Windows BitLocker allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature with a physical attack.

Microsoft

Affected Software

32 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
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 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-2025-48003?

CVE-2025-48003 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized access via physical attacks on vulnerable systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-48003?

To fix CVE-2025-48003, apply the relevant security patches available from Microsoft for your affected version of Windows.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-48003?

CVE-2025-48003 affects various Microsoft products including Windows Server 2025, Windows 11, and Windows 10 across different versions.

4

Can CVE-2025-48003 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-48003 primarily requires physical access to the device, meaning it is not remotely exploitable.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-48003?

The potential impact of CVE-2025-48003 includes unauthorized access to sensitive information due to bypassed security features in BitLocker.

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