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CVE-2019-20908

kernel: lockdown: bypass through ACPI write via efivar_ssdt

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

6.4

CVSS 3.1

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Published · August 19, 2019

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in how the ACPI table loading through the EFI variable (and the related efivar_ssdt boot option) was handled when the Linux kernel was locked down. This flaw allows a (root) privileged local user to circumvent the kernel lockdown restrictions. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

Statement

This issue is rated as having Moderate impact because of the privileges required for exploitation.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 6.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-284 · Improper Access Control