Physical code execution via unsigned boot configuration
Published Aug 28, 2026 · Updated Aug 28, 2026
Boot registry parameter injection in IGEL OS 11 before 11.11.150 and IGEL OS 12 before 12.7.6 allows physically proximate attackers to execute code. The signed bootloader reads Linux loader parameters from an unencrypted, unsigned Boot Registry area without authenticating its contents. Physical access to the device and a reboot are required; injected kernel command-line parameters run with boot-environment privileges while measured boot code remains unchanged.
Summary
What happened
Boot registry parameter injection in IGEL OS 11 before 11.11.150 and IGEL OS 12 before 12.7.6 allows physically proximate attackers to execute code. The signed bootloader reads Linux loader parameters from an unencrypted, unsigned Boot Registry area without authenticating its contents. Physical access to the device and a reboot are required; injected kernel command-line parameters run with boot-environment privileges while measured boot code remains unchanged.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2026-82017
- Published
- Aug 28, 2026
- Updated
- Aug 28, 2026
- Vendor
- IGEL Technology GmbH
- Product
- IGEL OS 11
- Classifications
- CWE-345, T1068
- Attack vector
- physical
- Privileges
- unauthenticated
Timeline
How it unfolded
- Aug 28, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Aug 28, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
Exploitability
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- Affected versionversion=11.0.0 <11.11.150
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Public exploit references
- IGEL Boot Registry Injectorproof of concept · unverified
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