Secure Boot Bypass Risk Threatens Nearly 200,000 Linux Framework Laptops

Secure Boot bypass risk threatens nearly 200,000 Linux Framework laptops

Around 200,000 Linux computer systems from American computer maker Framework were shipped with signed UEFI shell components that could be exploited to bypass Secure Boot protections.

'Systems that have a secure boot process, in reality, do not': Major backdoors have been discovered in Framework Linux machines and it might just be the tip of the iceberg

Turns out, allowing direct memory modification is a little risky.

Framework Laptops Face UEFI Flaw Bypassing Secure Boot in 200K Units

In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, a new vulnerability has emerged that underscores the persistent challenges in securing boot processes for modern computing devices. Nearly 200,000 laptops from Framework, a company known for its modular and repairable designs, are at risk due to a flaw in their UEFI firmware. This issue allows potential attackers to bypass Secure Boot, a critical security feature designed to ensure only trusted softwa…

UEFI Shell Flaws Let Hackers Disable Secure Boot On Over 200,000 Laptops - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

Security researchers have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in signed UEFI shells that allow attackers to completely bypass Secure Boot protections on approximately 200,000 Framework laptops and desktops. These flaws expose a fundamental weakness in firmware security that could enable persistent, undetectable malware infections at the most privileged system level. The vulnerabilities center around legitimate diagnostic tools that have been sign…