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CVE-2025-61662 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the GRUB2 bootloader, caused by a missing unregister call in the gettext module. This flaw can lead to GRUB crashes and denial-of-service conditions on affected systems. GRUB is the standard bootloader for most Linux distributions and recovery environments, handling kernel loading, boot menus, and command execution. The vulnerability may impact system boot stability and security. Users should monitor for patches from their Linux distribution vendors to mitigate this issue.
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    CVE-2025-61662: GRUB2 Use-After-Free Bug Crashes Bootloader

    A recently disclosed use‑after‑free defect in the GRUB2 bootloader — tracked as CVE‑2025‑61662 — stems from a missing unregister call in the gettext module and can lead to grub crashes and denial‑of‑service on affected systems. Background / Overview GRUB (GRand Unified Bootloader) is the de...
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