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CVE-2020-26541

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Published: Oct 2, 2020Modified: Jun 17, 2026

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6.5
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 0.6 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

The Linux kernel through 5.8.13 does not properly enforce the Secure Boot Forbidden Signature Database (aka dbx) protection mechanism. This affects certs/blacklist.c and certs/system_keyring.c.

Affected (1)

Products: Linux: Linux Kernel
1 product
Linux Kernel
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Up to 5.8.13

References (2)

Source: cve@mitre.org
ExploitVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitVendor Advisory

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