Microsoft Issues YellowKey Mitigation for Windows BitLocker Bypass Vulnerability
VPN Central [Unofficial]
May 22, 2026
Microsoft has released mitigation guidance for YellowKey, a publicly disclosed Windows BitLocker security feature bypass tracked as CVE-2026-45585. The flaw affects the Windows Recovery Environment and can let an attacker with physical access bypass BitLocker protection on affected systems. The vulnerability matters because BitLocker protects data on lost or stolen devices. If attackers can use […]
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