CVE-2020-15706

GRUB2 contains a race condition leading to a use-after-free vulnerability which can be triggered by redefining a function whilst the same function is already executing.

Published Jul 29, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 6.4 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
GRUB2 contains a race condition in grub_script_function_create() leading to a use-after-free vulnerability which can be triggered by redefining a function whilst the same function is already executing, leading to arbitrary code execution and secure boot restriction bypass. This issue affects GRUB2 version 2.04 and prior versions.

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Advisories

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Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4735-1 grub2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-7692 GRUB2 contains a race condition in grub_script_function_create() leading to a use-after-free vulnerability which can be triggered by redefining a function whilst the same function is already executing, leading to arbitrary code execution and secure boot restriction bypass. This issue affects GRUB2 version 2.04 and prior versions.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4432-1 GRUB 2 vulnerabilities
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