CVE-2019-11098: Input Validation

Published Jul 14, 2021
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Updated

Insufficient input validation in MdeModulePkg in EDKII may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, denial of service and/or information disclosure via physical access.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/edk2
2020.11-2+deb11u22022.11-6+deb12u22022.11-6+deb12u12025.02-42025.02-5
Tianocore EDK II

Event History

Jul 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:28 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Sep 18, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:19 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·03:21 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-11098?

CVE-2019-11098 is a vulnerability in MdeModulePkg in EDKII that allows an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, denial of service, and/or information disclosure via physical access.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-11098?

CVE-2019-11098 has a severity value of 6.8, which is classified as medium severity.

3

What is affected by CVE-2019-11098?

The vulnerability affects Tianocore Edk II.

4

How can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2019-11098?

An unauthenticated user can potentially exploit CVE-2019-11098 by gaining physical access to the affected system.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2019-11098?

Yes, you can find additional information about CVE-2019-11098 at the following reference: [link](https://edk2-docs.gitbook.io/security-advisory/bootguard-toctou-vulnerability)

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