REDHAT-BUG-2120699: Medium severity cryptopro secure disk vulnerability

Published Aug 23, 2022
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Updated

A flaw was found in CryptoPro Secure Disk bootloaders before 2022-06-01. An attacker may use this bootloader to bypass or tamper with Secure Boot protections. In order to load and execute arbitrary code in the pre-boot stage, an attacker simply needs to replace the existing signed bootloader currently in use with this bootloader. Access to the EFI System Partition is required for booting using external media.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CryptoPro Secure Disk<2022-06-01

Event History

Aug 23, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2120699?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2120699 is considered significant due to its potential to bypass Secure Boot protections.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2120699?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2120699, update CryptoPro Secure Disk to a version released after 2022-06-01.

3

What impacts can REDHAT-BUG-2120699 have on system security?

REDHAT-BUG-2120699 can allow attackers to load and execute arbitrary code during the pre-boot stage, compromising system security.

4

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2120699?

Users of CryptoPro Secure Disk versions prior to 2022-06-01 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2120699.

5

Is there a known exploit for REDHAT-BUG-2120699?

While there is no specific public exploit for REDHAT-BUG-2120699 reported, the vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to compromise system integrity.

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