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Details of issue NIXPKGS-2025-0016

affected
published on 18 Dec 2025
CVE-2025-61661
4.8 MEDIUM
  • CVSS version: 3.1
  • Attack vector (AV): PHYSICAL
  • Attack complexity (AC): HIGH
  • Privileges required (PR): NONE
  • User interaction (UI): NONE
  • Scope (S): UNCHANGED
  • Confidentiality impact (C): NONE
  • Integrity impact (I): LOW
  • Availability impact (A): HIGH
updated 5 days ago by @LeSuisse Activity log
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    • @SigmaSquadron
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    • grub2_pvhgrub_image
    • grub2_pvgrub_image
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Grub2: out-of-bounds write

A vulnerability has been identified in the GRUB (Grand Unified Bootloader) component. This flaw occurs because the bootloader mishandles string conversion when reading information from a USB device, allowing an attacker to exploit inconsistent length values. A local attacker can connect a maliciously configured USB device during the boot sequence to trigger this issue. A successful exploitation may lead GRUB to crash, leading to a Denial of Service. Data corruption may be also possible, although given the complexity of the exploit the impact is most likely limited.

Affected products

grub2
rhcos

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