Windows Server 2012
CVE-2024-20689
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft) · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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1DescriptionCVE.org
Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
AnalysisAI
Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.1), this vulnerability is no authentication required. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-121. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2012.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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