- Microsoft is investigating dual-boot patch issues after a recent update intended to fix a GRUB vulnerability is causing crashes in PCs running both Windows and Linux.
- The security update for CVE-2022-2601, aimed at addressing a buffer overflow flaw, unexpectedly affected dual-boot systems and prevented Linux distributions from booting.
- Users reported encountering error messages related to Secure Boot, prompting some to disable this feature as a workaround to regain access to their systems.
- Microsoft acknowledged the issue and is collaborating with Linux partners to resolve the problems caused by the patch, particularly in outdated bootloader scenarios.
- In related news, a three-year-old Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerability has been added to the CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, highlighting ongoing security concerns with unpatched systems.
https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/21/microsoft_patch_dual_boot/
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