CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-2552

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, 8.1, Server 2012, and 10 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the Trusted Boot protection mechanism, potentially compromising the integrity of code and features like BitLocker and Device Encryption.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain access to sensitive data and security features, posing a serious threat to the security of the system and organizational data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions and implement additional security measures to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT Gold and 8.1, and Windows 10 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the Trusted Boot protection mechanism, and consequently interfere with the integrity of code, BitLocker, Device Encryption, and Device Health Attestation, via a crafted Boot Configuration Data (BCD) setting, aka "Trusted Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS