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:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian based GNU GRUB | < 2.12-1ubuntu5 |
| gnu | grub2 | < 2.12-1ubuntu5 |
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
- NVD status
- Analyzed