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The encryption bypass tag on WindowsForum.com covers vulnerabilities that allow attackers to circumvent Microsoft's BitLocker full-disk encryption. Recent discussions focus on CVE-2025-48003 and CVE-2025-48001, which enable unauthorized physical attackers to bypass BitLocker protections and access sensitive data. These flaws include a time-of-check to time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition. Threads provide technical details about the vulnerabilities and offer guidance on protecting data. The tag is relevant for IT professionals, security researchers, and Windows users concerned about physical attack vectors against encrypted drives.
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    CVE-2025-48003: Critical BitLocker Vulnerability and How to Protect Your Data

    BitLocker, Microsoft's full-disk encryption feature, is designed to protect data by encrypting entire volumes, thereby preventing unauthorized access in the event of physical theft or loss. However, a recently disclosed vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-48003, has raised significant concerns...
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    CVE-2025-48001: Critical Windows BitLocker Vulnerability Bypasses Encryption

    A recently disclosed vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-48001, has raised significant concerns regarding the security of Windows BitLocker, Microsoft's full-disk encryption feature. This flaw, stemming from a time-of-check to time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition, allows unauthorized attackers...
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