REDHAT-BUG-1641442: Medium severity edk ii vulnerability

Published Oct 22, 2018

Updated

In EDK II, a vulnerability exists in TianoCompress.c (BaseTools/Source/C/TianoCompress) from github/tianocore/edk2. An authenticated attacker could exploit this via a crafted file to escalate privileges.

External Reference:

https://edk2-docs.gitbooks.io/security-advisory/content/edk-ii-tianocompress-bounds-checking-issues.html

Upstream Bug:

https://bugzilla.tianocore.org/showbug.cgi?id=686

Affected Software

1 affected component

Tianocore EDK II

Event History

Oct 22, 2018

Data Sourced

via Red Hat·06:01 AM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1641442?

REDHAT-BUG-1641442 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1641442?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1641442, apply the latest security patches provided for the TianoCore EDK II.

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1641442?

REDHAT-BUG-1641442 affects users and systems running TianoCore EDK II that allow authenticated file uploads.

What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1641442?

REDHAT-BUG-1641442 is a privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper checks in the TianoCompress.c file.

Can REDHAT-BUG-1641442 be exploited remotely?

No, REDHAT-BUG-1641442 requires authentication for exploitation as it targets authenticated users.