CVE-2020-26541

kernel: security bypass in certs/blacklist.c and certs/system_keyring.c

Published Oct 2, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-19086 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5070-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5106-1 Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5120-1 Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5210-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 3:56 PM
Reserved
Oct 2, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 2, 2020, 7:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:08 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 15, 2020, 12:00 AM