CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-7247

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the Secure Boot protection mechanism via a crafted boot policy.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain access to the system and introduce malicious software, potentially leading to serious data security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions and monitor boot policies to prevent unauthorized changes.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allow physically proximate attackers to bypass the Secure Boot protection mechanism via a crafted boot policy, aka "Secure Boot Component Vulnerability."

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