CVE-2026-89169
MEDIUMCVSS 4.1/10EPSS 0.11%
Last modified
CVE-2026-89169 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.1/10 on the CVSS scale. live-boot ff8867c allows attackers to bypass the dm-verity-enforce-roothash-signature protection mechanism when the .verity file is missing.. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
live-boot ff8867c allows attackers to bypass the dm-verity-enforce-roothash-signature protection mechanism when the .verity file is missing.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | live-boot | ff8867c4e2d62e497cb895b15b7d6d518d5adff1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-89169?
live-boot ff8867c allows attackers to bypass the dm-verity-enforce-roothash-signature protection mechanism when the .verity file is missing.
How severe is CVE-2026-89169?
CVE-2026-89169 has a CVSS score of 4.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-89169?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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