SB2022060302 - UEFI Secure Boot bypass in Linux kernel
Published: June 3, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022060302
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21499)
CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions to the kernel debugger when booted in secure boot environments. A local privileged user can bypass UEFI Secure Boot restrictions.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.