CVE-2023-40551: Shim: out of bounds read when parsing mz binaries

Published Jan 23, 2024
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Updated

A flaw was found in the MZ binary format in Shim. An out-of-bounds read may occur, leading to a crash or possible exposure of sensitive data during the system's boot phase.

Other sources

rhboot shim is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an out-of-bounds read flaw when parsing MZ binaries. By sending a specially crafted request, a local authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the application to crash or obtain sensitive information.

IBM

When handling MZ binaries, crafted PE headers can lead to a out-of-bounds read, causing shim to crash and possibly exposing sensitive information.

Red Hat

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/shim<15.8
15.8
redhat Shim<15.8
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=9.0
IBM R10.0<=10.1.3.0 10.0.245.0
IBM R9.4<=89.42.18.0 89.41.25.0 89.40.83.0
IBM R9.3<=89.33.52.0 89.33.45.0

Event History

Jan 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40551?

The severity of CVE-2023-40551 is classified as high due to the potential for crashes and sensitive data exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-40551?

To fix CVE-2023-40551, update the shim package to version 15.8 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-40551?

CVE-2023-40551 affects shim versions below 15.8, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0, 9.0, and Fedora 39.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2023-40551?

CVE-2023-40551 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can lead to a crash or exposure of sensitive data.

5

What can be the consequences of CVE-2023-40551?

The consequences of CVE-2023-40551 may include system crashes and potential exposure of sensitive information during the boot process.

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