Framework’s UEFI Fiasco: 200,000 Laptops Vulnerable to Secure Boot Bypass!
Framework’s Linux systems took “open source” a bit too literally, shipping with a UEFI shell flaw that lets attackers do an unwanted memory makeover. Framework’s laptops, known for easy repairs, might need some extra TLC to patch this oversight, affecting 200,000 systems. Secure Boot? More like “Not-So-Secure Boot.”
Hot Take:
Looks like Framework took the “open” in open-source a bit too literally! Their laptops are as open as a fast food drive-thru during a snowstorm – everyone and their grandma can sneak in! Who knew a ‘memory modify’ command would turn into an open invitation for trouble? If only these laptops were as hard to hack as they are to pronounce…
Key Points:
- Framework shipped 200,000 Linux systems with exploitable UEFI shell components.
- The ‘mm’ command in UEFI shells allows bypassing Secure Boot protections.
- Potential exploits include bootkits like BlackLotus and Bootkitty.
- Firmware updates are being rolled out to fix the vulnerability.
- Secondary measures include physical access prevention and deleting Framework’s DB key.
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