CVE-2015-5281
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CVE-2015-5281 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The grub2 package before 2.02-0.29 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7, when used on UEFI systems, allows local users to bypass intended Secure Boot restrictions and execute non-verified code via a crafted (1) multiboot or (2) multiboot2 module in the configuration file or physically proximate attackers to bypass intended Secure Boot restrictions and execute non-verified code via the (3) boot menu.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The grub2 package before 2.02-0.29 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7, when used on UEFI systems, allows local users to bypass intended Secure Boot restrictions and execute non-verified code via a crafted (1) multiboot or (2) multiboot2 module in the configuration file or physically proximate attackers to bypass intended Secure Boot restrictions and execute non-verified code via the (3) boot menu.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2401.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2401.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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