GRUB2, you’re getting too bug for your boots: Config file buffer overflow is a boon for malware seeking to drill deeper into a system

An annoying vulnerability in the widely used GRUB2 bootloader can be potentially exploited by malware or a rogue insider already on a machine to thoroughly compromise the operating system or hypervisor while evading detection by users and security tools. This affects mainly Linux-based computers and devices, where GRUB2 is deployed a lot, though boxes running Windows can be potentially roped in, too.

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