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CVE-2020-26541

The Linux kernel through 5.8.13 does not properly enforce the Secure Boot Forbidden Signature Database (aka dbx) protection mechanism. This affects certs/blacklist.c and certs/system_keyring.c.

  • Published: Oct 2, 2020
  • Updated: Nov 16, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2020-26541
  • Severity: Medium
  • Exploit:

CVSS v3:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 6.5
  • AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 6.9
  • AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

No CWE or OWASP classifications available.

Software From Fixed in
linux / linux_kernel - 5.8.13.x