Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting grub2-tools-efi package, versions <1:2.06-77.el9


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

Exploit Maturity
Not Defined
EPSS
0.05% (23rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS9-GRUB2TOOLSEFI-5930359
  • published4 Oct 2023
  • disclosed3 Oct 2023

Introduced: 3 Oct 2023

CVE-2023-4692  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-122  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:9 grub2-tools-efi to version 1:2.06-77.el9 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream grub2-tools-efi package and not the grub2-tools-efi package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

An out-of-bounds write flaw was found in grub2's NTFS filesystem driver. This issue may allow an attacker to present a specially crafted NTFS filesystem image, leading to grub's heap metadata corruption. In some circumstances, the attack may also corrupt the UEFI firmware heap metadata. As a result, arbitrary code execution and secure boot protection bypass may be achieved.

CVSS Scores

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