GRUB2 contains a race condition in grub_script_function_create() leading to a use-after-free vulnerability which can be triggered by redefining a function whilst the same function is already executing, leading to arbitrary code execution and secure boot restriction bypass. This issue affects GRUB2 version 2.04 and prior versions.
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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: canonical

Published: 2020-07-29T17:45:33.975497Z

Updated: 2024-09-16T22:20:56.598Z

Reserved: 2020-07-14T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2020-15706

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2020-07-29T18:15:14.420

Modified: 2022-11-16T03:58:50.023

Link: CVE-2020-15706

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Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2020-07-29T17:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2020-15706 - Bugzilla