CVE-2014-4860: Integer Overflow
Published Jan 31, 2020
·Updated
Multiple integer overflows in the Pre-EFI Initialization (PEI) boot phase in the Capsule Update feature in the UEFI implementation in EDK2 allow physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by providing crafted data that is not properly handled during the coalescing phase.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Tianocore edk2
Event History
Jan 31, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:08 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2014-4860.
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What is the severity level of CVE-2014-4860?
The severity level of CVE-2014-4860 is high with a score of 6.8.
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What is the affected software for CVE-2014-4860?
The affected software for CVE-2014-4860 is Tianocore EDK2.
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How can an attacker exploit CVE-2014-4860?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2014-4860 by providing crafted data during the coalescing phase in the Capsule Update feature.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2014-4860?
You can find more information about CVE-2014-4860 at the following link: http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/552286