Laptop BitLocker failing on drive with VSS service buffer overflow

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A VSS component receives more data than it can handle, causing a crash.

Symptoms
  • BitLocker crash
  • Blue screen
  • Security warning
Possible Causes
  • Malicious input
  • Buggy driver
  • Corrupted metadata

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Run SFC /Scannow

Repair system files.

2

Update Storage Drivers

Ensure the driver handles large I/O correctly.

3

Check for Malware

Buffer overflows are a common attack vector.

When to See a Technician

Buffer overflows in system services are critical security risks.

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