CVE-2023-49721
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2023-49721 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. An insecure default to allow UEFI Shell in EDK2 was left enabled in LXD. This allows an OS-resident attacker to bypass Secure Boot.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An insecure default to allow UEFI Shell in EDK2 was left enabled in LXD. This allows an OS-resident attacker to bypass Secure Boot.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Lxd | >= 5.0.0, < 5.21.0 |
| Tianocore | Edk2 | <= 2023.11-8 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-48733Third Party Advisory
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-48733Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-49721?
An insecure default to allow UEFI Shell in EDK2 was left enabled in LXD. This allows an OS-resident attacker to bypass Secure Boot.
How severe is CVE-2023-49721?
CVE-2023-49721 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49721?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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