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CVE-2025-61661

Grub2: grub2: out-of-bounds write via malicious usb device

CVSS score

4.8

EPSS probability

%0.2

Risk score

0.0

Published

11 mo ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2025-61661 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

A vulnerability has been identified in the GRUB (Grand Unified Bootloader) component. This flaw occurs because the bootloader mishandles string conversion when reading information from a USB device, allowing an attacker to exploit inconsistent length values. A local attacker can connect a maliciously configured USB device during the boot sequence to trigger this issue. A successful exploitation may lead GRUB to crash, leading to a Denial of Service. Data corruption may be also possible, although given the complexity of the exploit the impact is most likely limited.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-61661 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1gnugrub2 View
2Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10 View
3Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 7 View
4Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8 View
5Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9 View
6Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 View
Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 6

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
4.8CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:HNVD
4.8CVSS V3_1MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:HCVE CNA
4.8CVSS 3.x—CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H/E:UMicrosoft MSRC

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-61661 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-61661 weaknesses.

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureFiziksel
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Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

4.8 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityHighPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityHighIntegrityNoneAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)High
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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