Out-of-bounds Write Affecting grub2-signed package, versions <1.197


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU2410-GRUB2SIGNED-8195264
  • published15 Oct 2024
  • disclosed25 Oct 2023

Introduced: 25 Oct 2023

CVE-2023-4692  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-787  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:24.10 grub2-signed to version 1.197 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream grub2-signed package and not the grub2-signed package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:24.10 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.

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