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| author | Matthew Garrett <[email protected]> | 2012-04-30 16:11:30 -0400 |
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| committer | Linus Torvalds <[email protected]> | 2012-04-30 15:30:18 -0700 |
| commit | fec6c20b570bcf541e581fc97f2e0cbdb9725b98 (patch) | |
| tree | 2c84d6748a2aeff0f98ef5abbcc0144273bb8978 /tools/perf/scripts/python/futex-contention.py | |
| parent | 41b3254c93acc56adc3c4477fef7c9512d47659e (diff) | |
efi: Validate UEFI boot variables
A common flaw in UEFI systems is a refusal to POST triggered by a malformed
boot variable. Once in this state, machines may only be restored by
reflashing their firmware with an external hardware device. While this is
obviously a firmware bug, the serious nature of the outcome suggests that
operating systems should filter their variable writes in order to prevent
a malicious user from rendering the machine unusable.
Signed-off-by: Matthew Garrett <[email protected]>
Cc: [email protected]
Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds <[email protected]>
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