CVE-2022-28735

grub2: shim_lock verifier allows non-kernel files to be loaded

Published Jul 20, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 6.7 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The GRUB2's shim_lock verifier allows non-kernel files to be loaded on shim-powered secure boot systems. Allowing such files to be loaded may lead to unverified code and modules to be loaded in GRUB2 breaking the secure boot trust-chain.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-33174 The GRUB2's shim_lock verifier allows non-kernel files to be loaded on shim-powered secure boot systems. Allowing such files to be loaded may lead to unverified code and modules to be loaded in GRUB2 breaking the secure boot trust-chain.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6355-1 GRUB2 vulnerabilities
History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
canonical
Published
Updated
Feb 13, 2025, 4:32 PM
Reserved
Apr 5, 2022, 9:59 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 20, 2023, 1:15 AM
Modified
Nov 10, 2026, 12:10 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jun 7, 2022, 5:00 PM