Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size Affecting grub2 package, versions *


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIAN12-GRUB2-14048052
  • published19 Nov 2025
  • disclosed18 Nov 2025

Introduced: 18 Nov 2025

NewCVE-2025-61661  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-131  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

There is no fixed version for Debian:12 grub2.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream grub2 package and not the grub2 package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:12 relevant fixed versions and status.

A vulnerability has been identified in the GRUB (Grand Unified Bootloader) component. This flaw occurs because the bootloader mishandles string conversion when reading information from a USB device, allowing an attacker to exploit inconsistent length values. A local attacker can connect a maliciously configured USB device during the boot sequence to trigger this issue. A successful exploitation may lead GRUB to crash, leading to a Denial of Service. Data corruption may be also possible, although given the complexity of the exploit the impact is most likely limited.

CVSS Base Scores

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