CVE-2020-26200

Description

A component of Kaspersky custom boot loader allowed loading of untrusted UEFI modules due to insufficient check of their authenticity. This component is incorporated in Kaspersky Rescue Disk (KRD) and was trusted by the Authentication Agent of Full Disk Encryption in Kaspersky Endpoint Security (KES). This issue allowed to bypass the UEFI Secure Boot security feature. An attacker would need physical access to the computer to exploit it. Otherwise, local administrator privileges would be required to modify the boot loader component.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: N/A Kaspersky Rescue Disk Version
Affected: N/A Kaspersky Endpoint Security with the Full Disk Encryption component installed
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.kaspersky.com/general/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#170221 broken link
https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelist/blob/master/2020/26xxx/CVE-2020-26200.json third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-26200?
CVE-2020-26200 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-26200?
To fix CVE-2020-26200, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-26200 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-26200 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-26200?
CVE-2020-26200 affects N/A Kaspersky Rescue Disk Version, N/A Kaspersky Endpoint Security with the Full Disk Encryption component installed.
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