Re: [PATCH 2/2] efi: Validate UEFI boot variables

[Shea Levy]

Hi,

On 04/30/2012 04:11 PM, Matthew Garrett wrote:
> 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.

Any chance this will make it safe to use efibootmgr on Apple EFI 
firmware? I've been afraid to use it because I've read it can silently 
brick the device due to a mistake in efibootmgr. Obviously this won't 
correct that mistake, but with this applied should a successful variable 
set imply that the firmware wasn't bricked?

Cheers,
Shea Levy
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