Fedora 41 update for kernel



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-1272
CWE-ID CWE-254
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Fedora
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Fedoraproject

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU104045

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-1272

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to Secure Boot implementation does not automatically enable kernel lockdown. An attacker with physical access to the system can bypass implemented security restrictions.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 41

kernel: before 6.12.14-200.fc41

CPE2.3 External links

https://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2025-d9b0fecaed


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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