Two Windows BitLocker flaws let physical attackers bypass encryption
Microsoft says CVE-2026-119832 was not publicly disclosed or known exploited when the November 10 advisories shipped.
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CVE-2026-119832
Improper access control in Windows BitLocker via physical attack
- CVSS 3.1
- 5.9 medium
- EPSS
- —
- Published
- ·
- Modified
AI analysisSummaries by Vani AI
Improper access control in Windows BitLocker lets an authorized attacker bypass a security feature through a physical attack. The attacker needs physical access and low privileges; no user interaction is required. A successful bypass can disclose confidential data and change protected data. Microsoft has not listed affected builds or a fixed version.
What to do: Apply Microsoft's update for CVE-2026-119832.
| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows BitLocker | — |
Estimated exposure
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Description · NVD
Improper access control in Windows BitLocker allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature with a physical attack.
- Vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N