HFS+ Filesystem Driver Flaw in GRUB2 Affects Red Hat Linux

CVE-2024-45783

What is CVE-2024-45783?

A vulnerability has been identified in the HFS+ filesystem driver of GRUB2, where the failure to mount an HFS+ filesystem does not correctly handle the ERRNO value. This oversight can lead to a NULL pointer access, potentially resulting in unexpected behavior or crashes in systems that rely on this driver. Affected users should evaluate their systems for updates and consider the implications of this flaw on their operations.

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