CVE-2020-10713
GNU grub2 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Record summary
CVE-2020-10713 has a selected CVSS score of 8.2 (high); EIP currently links 1 repository PoC. VulnCheck reports CVE-2020-10713 use in known ransomware campaigns.
Description
A flaw was found in grub2, prior to version 2.06. An attacker may use the GRUB 2 flaw to hijack and tamper the GRUB verification process. This flaw also allows the bypass of Secure Boot protections. In order to load an untrusted or modified kernel, an attacker would first need to establish access to the system such as gaining physical access, obtain the ability to alter a pxe-boot network, or have remote access to a networked system with root access. With this access, an attacker could then craft a string to cause a buffer overflow by injecting a malicious payload that leads to arbitrary code execution within GRUB. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
Exploitation context
Known exploitation
- VulnCheck KEV
- Listed · Oct 1, 2020 · VulnCheck
- Reported exploitation
- Observed · VulnCheck
- Ransomware use
- Observed · VulnCheck
Available material
- Repository PoCs
- 1
Affected products and versions
2| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
grub2Browse GNU / grub2 | VulnCheck | Version data not supplied | |
Grub | CVE List | All grub2 versions before 2.06 | affected |