Database/Firmware, BMC & network fabric
GRUB2 (short-form option parser): Heap out-of-bounds write in the short-form option parser
CVE-2021-20225Firmware, BMC & network fabriccurated
Impact
Heap out-of-bounds write in the short-form option parser. Another arbitrary-write primitive inside the signed bootloader, usable to load unsigned code with Secure Boot enabled.
Who can reach it
Local, via GRUB command line or grub.cfg.
What to do
grub2 package update + reboot per node, followed by the dbx pass if you are actually revoking old binaries.
References
This entry is curated: imported from vendor advisories with machine assistance, not yet individually verified. Confirm against your vendor's advisory before acting, and report anything wrong.