OpenSUSE Linux update for grub2
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-15705 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-347 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Opensuse Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | SUSE |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
EUVDB-ID: #VU32927
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-15705
CWE-ID:
CWE-347 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected software fails to validate kernel signature when booted directly without shim. An attacker with physical access can bypass secure boot.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.2
External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00069.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
