Security features bypass in Linux kernel - CVE-2025-1272

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Security features bypass in Linux kernel - CVE-2025-1272

Published: February 18, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU104045
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 7 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-1272
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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.


Affected software

Linux kernel
Fedora
Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces
kernel

How to mitigate CVE-2025-1272

Install updates from vendor's website.

Linux kernel - update to 6.12.6
Red Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces - update to 3.21.0
kernel - addressed in versions 6.12.14-100.fc40, 6.12.14-200.fc41, 6.12.15-100.fc40, 6.12.15-200.fc41

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