SB2021091459 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for edk2 



SB2021091459 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for edk2

Published: September 14, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021091459
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38575)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the IScsiHexToBin() function in NetworkPkg/IScsiDxe. A remote attacker with ability to inject data into communication between edk2 and the iSCSI target can execute arbitrary code on the target system.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.