Out-of-bounds Read Affecting shim-ia32 package, versions <0:15.8-4.0.1.el8


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.02% (3rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE8-SHIMIA32-6674308
  • published27 Apr 2024
  • disclosed29 Jan 2024

Introduced: 29 Jan 2024

CVE-2023-40551  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:8 shim-ia32 to version 0:15.8-4.0.1.el8 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2024-1902.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream shim-ia32 package and not the shim-ia32 package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

A flaw was found in the MZ binary format in Shim. An out-of-bounds read may occur, leading to a crash or possible exposure of sensitive data during the system's boot phase.

CVSS Base Scores

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