CVE-2024-45778
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.27%
Last modified
CVE-2024-45778 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A stack overflow flaw was found when reading a BFS file system. A crafted BFS filesystem may lead to an uncontrolled loop, causing grub2 to crash.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A stack overflow flaw was found when reading a BFS file system. A crafted BFS filesystem may lead to an uncontrolled loop, causing grub2 to crash.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Grub2 | <= 2.12 |
| Redhat | Openshift Container Platform | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 9.0 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-45778?
A stack overflow flaw was found when reading a BFS file system. A crafted BFS filesystem may lead to an uncontrolled loop, causing grub2 to crash.
How severe is CVE-2024-45778?
CVE-2024-45778 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45778?
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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