CVE-2024-2312

Name: CVE-2024-2312
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-05T20:15:09.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-2312 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. GRUB2 does not call the module fini functions on exit, leading to Debian/Ubuntu's peimage GRUB2 module leaving UEFI system table hooks after exit. This lead to a use-after-free condition, and could possibly lead to secure boot bypass.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GRUB2 does not call the module fini functions on exit, leading to Debian/Ubuntu's peimage GRUB2 module leaving UEFI system table hooks after exit. This lead to a use-after-free condition, and could possibly lead to secure boot bypass.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Grub2	< 2.12-1ubuntu5
Netapp	Bootstrap Os	All versions

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/grub2-unsigned/+bug/2054127Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-2312Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240426-0003/Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/grub2-unsigned/+bug/2054127Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-2312Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240426-0003/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 5, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2312?

How severe is CVE-2024-2312?

CVE-2024-2312 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2312?

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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Source: NVD / NIST