CVE-2023-40550
CVSS 3.1 Score 5.5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Jan 29, 2024
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
CWE ID 125
Summary
CVE-2023-40550 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Shim component during system bootup. This issue involves an out-of-bounds read flaw, allowing an attacker to potentially access sensitive data as Shim attempts to validate SBAT information. The exposure could lead to significant security risks if exploited successfully. The vulnerability is under active attacker scrutiny, making it crucial for system administrators to apply the available patches promptly to mitigate related threats.
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Affected Products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Fedora Operating System
Affected Vendors
- Red Hat
- Fedora Project
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