SB2024011006 - Security features bypass in Microsoft Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity (HVCI)



SB2024011006 - Security features bypass in Microsoft Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity (HVCI)

Published: January 10, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024011006
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21305)

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity (HVCI). A local administrator can run a specially crafted application and bypass code integrity protections in Windows.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.