CVE-2024-2312

MEDIUM
Published Apr 5, 2024 Modified Aug 26, 2025 CWE-416

Description

GRUB2 does not call the module fini functions on exit, leading to Debian/Ubuntu's peimage GRUB2 module leaving UEFI system table hooks after exit. This lead to a use-after-free condition, and could possibly lead to secure boot bypass.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.7
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor Product
gnu grub2
netapp bootstrap_os
netapp hci_compute_node

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2312? +
GRUB2 does not call the module fini functions on exit, leading to Debian/Ubuntu's peimage GRUB2 module leaving UEFI system table hooks after exit. This lead to a use-after-free condition, and could possibly lead to secure boot bypass. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-2312? +
CVE-2024-2312 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-2312? +
CVE-2024-2312 affects products from gnu, netapp, specifically: bootstrap_os, grub2, hci_compute_node. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-2312? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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