CVE-2023-4692

Grub2: out-of-bounds write at fs/ntfs.c may lead to unsigned code execution

Published Oct 25, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3605-1 grub2 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5519-1 grub2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-54543 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6410-1 GRUB2 vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Redhat rhel Els
CPEs cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7 cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_els:7
Vendors & Products Redhat rhel Els
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Nov 7, 2026, 11:31 AM
Reserved
Aug 31, 2023, 9:53 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 25, 2023, 6:17 PM
Modified
Nov 7, 2026, 12:17 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Oct 3, 2023, 12:00 AM