CVE-2025-1272
Kernel: secure boot does not automatically enable kernel lockdown
Description
The Linux Kernel lockdown mode for kernel versions starting on 6.12 and above for Fedora Linux has the lockdown mode disabled without any warning. This may allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information such kernel memory mappings, I/O ports, BPF and kprobes. Additionally unsigned modules can be loaded, leading to execution of untrusted code breaking breaking any Secure Boot protection. This vulnerability affects only Fedora Linux.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:HPrivileges RequiredHigh
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Сообщество свободного программного обеспечения
oss-projectaka fsf
Red Hat Inc.
commercial·USaka Red Hat
Fedora Project
oss-project·USaka fedora
АО «СберТех»
commercial·RUaka ao sbertech, сбертех
and 5 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Attack Graph
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MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Initial Access
References
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2025-1272
access.redhat.com
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/I2UB5GEW3TAIOBGLA2FMOQZIBELKDKE3/
lists.fedoraproject.org
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2025-1272
security-tracker.debian.org
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