CVE-2024-45776

NameCVE-2024-45776
DescriptionWhen reading the language .mo file in grub_mofile_open(), grub2 fails to verify an integer overflow when allocating its internal buffer. A crafted .mo file may lead the buffer size calculation to overflow, leading to out-of-bound reads and writes. This flaw allows an attacker to leak sensitive data or overwrite critical data, possibly circumventing secure boot protections.
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Debian Bugs1098319

Vulnerable and fixed packages

The table below lists information on source packages.

Source PackageReleaseVersionStatus
grub2 (PTS)bullseye (security), bullseye2.06-3~deb11u6vulnerable
bookworm, bookworm (security)2.06-13+deb12u1vulnerable
sid, trixie2.12-5vulnerable

The information below is based on the following data on fixed versions.

PackageTypeReleaseFixed VersionUrgencyOriginDebian Bugs
grub2source(unstable)(unfixed)1098319

Notes

https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/grub-devel/2025-02/msg00024.html
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/02/18/3

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