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CVE-2026-21265
MEDIUM · CVSS 6.4
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2026-01-13T18:16:25.053 · Last modified 2026-06-17T10:18:23.497

Summary

Windows Secure Boot stores Microsoft certificates in the UEFI KEK and DB. These original certificates are approaching expiration, and devices containing affected certificate versions must update them to maintain Secure Boot functionality and avoid compromising security by losing security fixes related to Windows boot manager or Secure Boot. The operating system’s certificate update protection mechanism relies on firmware components that might contain defects, which can cause certificate trust updates to fail or behave unpredictably. This leads to potential disruption of the Secure Boot trust chain and requires careful validation and deployment to restore intended security guarantees. Certificate Authority (CA) Location Purpose Expiration Date Microsoft Corporation KEK CA 2011 KEK Si

Affected products

microsoft — windows_10_1607

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References

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