200K Linux Devices at Risk: Framework’s UEFI Security Flaw Exposed!
Framework’s Linux systems got a new feature: the “unintentional backdoor.” With signed UEFI components vulnerable to Secure Boot bypass, hackers can sneak in like they’re on a VIP list. Framework is working on fixes, but until then, remember: your laptop’s security is only as strong as its weakest firmware. Secure Boot, anyone?
Hot Take:
Oh, the irony! You’d think after 20 years of Linux being the poster child for security, shipping 200,000 systems with a vulnerability that can be exploited by a “diagnostic tool” is quite the plot twist. It’s like finding out that the secret ingredient in grandma’s famously secure cookie recipe is actually…chocolate laxatives. Bon appétit!
Key Points:
- 200,000 Linux systems from Framework shipped with vulnerable signed UEFI components.
- Signed UEFI shells are legitimate tools, not backdoors, but they can be abused.
- The “mm” command in UEFI shells allows attackers to bypass Secure Boot.
- Framework is issuing updates to address the vulnerability across impacted models.
- Experts advocate for UEFI updates, using BIOS passwords, and managing Secure Boot keys.
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