CVE-2020-15706

MediumCVSS 6.4/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

GRUB2 contains a race condition in grub_script_function_create() leading to a use-after-free vulnerability which can be triggered by redefining a function whilst the same function is already executing, leading to arbitrary code execution and secure boot restriction bypass. This issue affects GRUB2 version 2.04 and prior versions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 6.4/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-362 CWE-416

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Jul 29, 2020
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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