VulnerabilitiesMay 20, 2026
Microsoft acknowledges the YellowKey BitLocker bypass vulnerability and releases mitigations htt...
Microsoft acknowledges YellowKey BitLocker bypass vulnerability and releases mitigations.
Summary
Microsoft has publicly acknowledged a BitLocker encryption bypass vulnerability tracked as YellowKey and released mitigations to address the flaw. The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass BitLocker's encryption protections under certain conditions. Microsoft's response includes patches and guidance for affected users.
Entities
Microsoft (vendor)BitLocker (product)