LABScon24 Replay | PKfail: Supply-Chain Failures in Secure Boot Key Management | Matrosov & Pagani

Alex Matrosov and Fabio Pagani from Binarly dive into a critical flaw in the UEFI secure boot process that has persisted for years, leaving a vast range of devices vulnerable.

Their research uncovers how cryptographic keys, many of which were never intended for production, have been reused across multiple vendors, creating a supply chain security nightmare. Through a series of accidental leaks and inadequate vendor responses, the pair reveal the far-reaching impact of these vulnerabilities, which span from gaming laptops to ATMs and voting machines.

Their talk dives into the complexities of the UEFI ecosystem, demonstrating how seemingly minor security lapses can have catastrophic consequences. A live demonstration is shown on how attackers could exploit this weakness to bypass secure boot, showcasing the potential dangers to both consumers and enterprises.

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