CWE Code: 347
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Summary: the linux kernel, as used in ubuntu 18.10 and when booted with uefi secure boot enabled, allows privileged local users to bypass intended secure boot restrictions and execute untrusted code by loading arbitrary kernel modules. this occurs because a modified kernel/module.c, in conjunction with certain configuration options, leads to mishandling of the result of signature verification.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2018-10-26
Last Modified Date: 2019-10-03