CVE-2023-40551

Shim: out of bounds read when parsing mz binaries

Published Jan 29, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 5.1 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in the MZ binary format in Shim. An out-of-bounds read may occur, leading to a crash or possible exposure of sensitive data during the system's boot phase.

Analysis

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Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3813-1 shim security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-45122 A flaw was found in the MZ binary format in Shim. An out-of-bounds read may occur, leading to a crash or possible exposure of sensitive data during the system's boot phase.
History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Nov 20, 2025, 7:53 PM
Reserved
Aug 15, 2023, 8:04 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 29, 2024, 5:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:18 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 23, 2024, 12:00 AM