UEFI Vulnerabilities Discovered Allowing Secure Boot Bypass on Linux

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Published: 2026-07-14
Category: technology
Source: The Hacker News
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Cybersecurity researchers have identified 11 previously signed UEFI applications that could be exploited to circumvent Secure Boot mechanisms on many systems. This critical vulnerability allows attackers to execute unauthorized code during the system's boot process, potentially facilitating the installation of malicious bootkits or other malware. The findings highlight ongoing risks in firmware security.

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