Introduction to BitLocker Vulnerability
The recent discovery of a zero-day exploit has raised concerns about the security of Windows 11 systems. This exploit, known as YellowKey, allows individuals with physical access to a Windows 11 system to bypass default BitLocker protections and gain complete access to an encrypted drive within seconds.
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Understanding the YellowKey Exploit
The core of the YellowKey exploit is a custom-made FsTx folder, which is associated with the transactional NTFS. This allows developers to have transactional atomicity for file operations in transactions with a single file, multiple files, or ones that span multiple sources. The steps for carrying out the bypass are relatively simple and can be executed with physical access to the system.
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Original reporting by Ars Technica.