SB2025062781 - Security restrictions bypass in GNU GRUB



SB2025062781 - Security restrictions bypass in GNU GRUB

Published: June 27, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025062781
Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Physical access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Observable discrepancy (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-56738)

The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to software does not use a constant-time algorithm for grub_crypto_memcmp. An attacker with physical access to the system can perform side-channel attacks to bypass implemented security restrictions and escalate privileges on the system. 


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.