CVE-2015-5281

The grub2 package before 2.02-0.29 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7, when used on UEFI systems, allows local users to bypass intended Secure Boot restrictions and execute non-verified code via a crafted (1) multiboot or (2) multiboot2 module in the configuration file or physically proximate attackers to bypass intended Secure Boot restrictions and execute non-verified code via the (3) boot menu.

  • Published Nov 24, 2015
  • CVSS 2.6 low
  • 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

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CVE-2015-5281 at the National Vulnerability Database