CVE-2025-1272

Summary

The Linux Kernel lockdown mode for kernel versions starting on 6.12 and above for Fedora Linux has the lockdown mode disabled without any warning. This may allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information such kernel memory mappings, I/O ports, BPF and kprobes. Additionally unsigned modules can be loaded, leading to execution of untrusted code breaking breaking any Secure Boot protection. This vulnerability affects only Fedora Linux.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
Fedora ProjectFedora Linux6.12.4-100.fc40 < 6.12.15-100.fc40affected
Fedora ProjectFedora Linux6.12.1-200.fc41 < 6.12.15-200.fc41affected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 90:5.14.0-570.12.1.el9_6 < *unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 90:5.14.0-570.12.1.el9_6 < *unaffected

Weaknesses

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: total

References