CVE-2020-27779

grub2: cutmem command allows privileged user to remove memory regions when Secure Boot is enabled

Published Mar 3, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in grub2 in versions prior to 2.06. The cutmem command does not honor secure boot locking allowing an privileged attacker to remove address ranges from memory creating an opportunity to circumvent SecureBoot protections after proper triage about grub's memory layout. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4867-1 grub2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-20283 A flaw was found in grub2 in versions prior to 2.06. The cutmem command does not honor secure boot locking allowing an privileged attacker to remove address ranges from memory creating an opportunity to circumvent SecureBoot protections after proper triage about grub's memory layout. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4992-1 GRUB 2 vulnerabilities
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