CVE-2023-4693: Grub2: out-of-bounds read at fs/ntfs.c

Published Sep 11, 2023
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Updated

An out-of-bounds read flaw was found on grub2's NTFS filesystem driver. This issue may allow a physically present attacker to present a specially crafted NTFS file system image to read arbitrary memory locations. A successful attack allows sensitive data cached in memory or EFI variable values to be leaked, presenting a high Confidentiality risk.

Other sources

There an out-of-bounds read at fs/ntfs.c, a physically present attacker may leverage that by presenting a specially crafted NTFS file system image to read arbitrary memory locations. A successful attack may allow sensitive data cached in memory or EFI variables values to be leaked presenting a high Confidentiality risk.

Red Hat

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/grub2<2.12~
2.12~
ubuntu/grub2-unsigned<2.06-2ubuntu14.4
2.06-2ubuntu14.4
ubuntu/grub2-unsigned<2.06-2ubuntu14.4
2.06-2ubuntu14.4
ubuntu/grub2-unsigned<2.06-2ubuntu17.2
2.06-2ubuntu17.2
ubuntu/grub2-signed<1.187.6~20.04.1
1.187.6~20.04.1
ubuntu/grub2-signed<1.187.6
1.187.6
ubuntu/grub2-signed<1.193.2
1.193.2
debian/grub2<=2.06-3~deb10u1, <=2.06-3~deb11u5, <=2.06-13, <=2.06-13+deb13u1
2.06-3~deb10u42.06-3~deb11u62.06-13+deb12u12.12~rc1-12
GNU GRUB2
redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=9.0
GNU GRUB2<2.12
Microsoft azl3 grub2 2.06-23
Microsoft azl3 grub2 2.06-18
Microsoft cbl2 grub2 2.06-13

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/grub2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.12~
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/grub2-unsigned to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.06-2ubuntu14.4
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/grub2-unsigned to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.06-2ubuntu17.2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/grub2-signed to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.187.6~20.04.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/grub2-signed to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.187.6
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/grub2-signed to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.193.2
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/grub2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.06-3~deb10u4Fixed in 2.06-3~deb11u6Fixed in 2.06-13+deb12u1Fixed in 2.12~rc1-12

Event History

Sep 11, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 3, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Oct 25, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:27 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 27, 2023
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Nov 2, 2023
Data Sourced
01:44 PM
Description

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-4693?

CVE-2023-4693 is a vulnerability in grub2 that allows a physically present attacker to read arbitrary memory locations by presenting a specially crafted NTFS file system image.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-4693?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-4693 by leveraging the out-of-bounds read vulnerability in grub2 and presenting a specially crafted NTFS file system image.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4693?

The severity of CVE-2023-4693 is high due to the potential for sensitive data leakage and memory access.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-4693?

The affected software versions include grub2 versions up to and excluding 2.12~, grub2-unsigned versions up to and excluding 2.06-2ubuntu14.4, grub2-unsigned versions up to and excluding 2.06-2ubuntu14.4, grub2-unsigned versions up to and excluding 2.06-2ubuntu17.2, grub2-signed versions up to and excluding 1.187.6~20.04.1, grub2-signed versions up to and excluding 1.187.6, and grub2-signed versions up to and excluding 1.193.2.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-4693?

To fix CVE-2023-4693, update to grub2 version 2.12~, grub2-unsigned version 2.06-2ubuntu14.4, grub2-unsigned version 2.06-2ubuntu14.4, grub2-unsigned version 2.06-2ubuntu17.2, grub2-signed version 1.187.6~20.04.1, grub2-signed version 1.187.6, or grub2-signed version 1.193.2, depending on the affected software package.

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