CVE-2024-45780
CyberVault Technical Summary
Analyst SynthesisTechnical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2024-45780 impacting gnu grub2. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).
Original NVD Description
Source: NIST NVD📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown
🎯 Affected Versions Matrix
| Affected Product | gnu / grub2 |
| Affected Versions | * |
| Weakness Enumeration | CWE-787 |
Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe
Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2024-45780 impacting gnu grub2.
id: cve-2024-45780
info:
name: gnu grub2 - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
author: cybervault-security-intel
severity: medium
description: |
Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2024-45780 affecting gnu grub2.
Evaluation: A flaw was found in grub2. When reading tar files, grub2 allocates an internal buffer for the file name. However, it fails to properly verify the allo...
reference:
- https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2024-45780
classification:
cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cvss-score: 6.7
cve-id: CVE-2024-45780
cwe-id: CWE-787
tags: cve,cve-2024-45780,gnu,grub2,medium
http:
- method: GET
path:
- "{BaseURL}/"
- "{BaseURL}/api/"
matchers-condition: and
matchers:
- type: status
status:
- 200
- type: word
words:
- "grub2"
part: body
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2024-45780
# Target: gnu grub2 | CVSS: 6.7 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only
import requests
import sys
def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2024-45780 (gnu grub2)...")
headers = {
"User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
"Accept": "*/*"
}
try:
r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
if r.status_code < 500:
print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against gnu grub2 scope (*).")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
return False
if __name__ == '__main__':
url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
verify_vulnerability(url)
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2024-45780
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install grub2 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade grub2 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update grub2
# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i grub2 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i grub2
# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."
🛡️ Remediation & Security Action
- Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
- Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
- Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
🔗 Verified Technical References
- No records filed in this category.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide
How do I fix CVE-2024-45780 in gnu grub2?
Review vendor-specific security notices and update gnu grub2 packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.
Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2024-45780?
No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.
What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2024-45780?
CVE-2024-45780 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.