Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2345640

First published: Thu Feb 13 2025(Updated: )

There's a stack overflow when reading a BFS file system. A crafted BFS filesystem may lead to a uncontrolled loop causing grub2 to crash.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CentOS Grub2-pc-modules

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2345640?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2345640 is critical due to the potential for a stack overflow and system crash.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2345640?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2345640, you should update to the latest patch version of GRUB2 as provided by your Linux distribution.

  • What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2345640?

    REDHAT-BUG-2345640 affects systems running the GNU GRUB2 software, particularly on CentOS and related distributions.

  • What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2345640?

    REDHAT-BUG-2345640 is a stack overflow vulnerability that can cause an uncontrolled loop leading to grub2 crashing.

  • Are there any known exploits for REDHAT-BUG-2345640?

    As of now, there are no confirmed exploits in the wild for REDHAT-BUG-2345640, but it is categorized as a serious risk.

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