What is the severity of CVE-2024-25079?

CVE-2024-25079 is identified as a critical memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25079?

To fix CVE-2024-25079, upgrade your Insyde InsydeH2O firmware to a version after the affected releases.

Which versions of InsydeH2O are vulnerable to CVE-2024-25079?

CVE-2024-25079 affects Insyde InsydeH2O kernel versions prior to 05.29.09, 05.38.09, 05.46.09, 05.54.09, and 05.61.09.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-25079?

CVE-2024-25079 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability.

Can CVE-2024-25079 be exploited remotely?

The details on remote exploitation are not specified, but it can lead to local privilege escalation in SMM.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-25079

high

7.4

CWE

763

1/1/1970

15/5/2024

29/10/2024

CVE-2024-25079

First published: Wed May 15 2024(Updated: )

A memory corruption vulnerability in HddPassword in Insyde InsydeH2O kernel 5.2 before 05.29.09, kernel 5.3 before 05.38.09, kernel 5.4 before 05.46.09, kernel 5.5 before 05.54.09, and kernel 5.6 before 05.61.09 could lead to escalating privileges in SMM.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Insyde InsydeH2O UEFI BIOS	<05.29.09<05.38.09<05.46.09<05.54.09<05.61.09

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-25079?
CVE-2024-25079 is identified as a critical memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25079?
To fix CVE-2024-25079, upgrade your Insyde InsydeH2O firmware to a version after the affected releases.
Which versions of InsydeH2O are vulnerable to CVE-2024-25079?
CVE-2024-25079 affects Insyde InsydeH2O kernel versions prior to 05.29.09, 05.38.09, 05.46.09, 05.54.09, and 05.61.09.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-25079?
CVE-2024-25079 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability.
Can CVE-2024-25079 be exploited remotely?
The details on remote exploitation are not specified, but it can lead to local privilege escalation in SMM.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-25079?
CVE-2024-25079 is identified as a critical memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25079?
To fix CVE-2024-25079, upgrade your Insyde InsydeH2O firmware to a version after the affected releases.
Which versions of InsydeH2O are vulnerable to CVE-2024-25079?
CVE-2024-25079 affects Insyde InsydeH2O kernel versions prior to 05.29.09, 05.38.09, 05.46.09, 05.54.09, and 05.61.09.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-25079?
CVE-2024-25079 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability.
Can CVE-2024-25079 be exploited remotely?
The details on remote exploitation are not specified, but it can lead to local privilege escalation in SMM.