SB2024042328 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 update for grub2
Published: April 23, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024042328
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Physical access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2601)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the grub_font_construct_glyph() function when handling pf2 font. An attacker with physical access to the affected system can trigger an out-of-bounds write and bypass secure boot restrictions.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.