CVE-2024-26168

CVSS 3.1 Score 6.8 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Apr 9, 2024
Updated: Jan 8, 2025
CWE ID 122

Summary

CVE-2024-26168 is a newly disclosed vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass the Secure Boot security feature. This vulnerability, if exploited, can enable unauthorized software to load during the boot process, potentially leading to system compromise. Secure Boot is a critical security mechanism designed to ensure that only trusted software is loaded during system startup, making the bypass of this feature a significant concern. The exact details of the vulnerability are not yet publicly available, but it is recommended that users and organizations apply available patches as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.

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