CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-1641458: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Oct 22 2018(Updated: )

In EDK II, a vulnerability exists in BaseUefiDecompressLib.c, TianoCompress.c, and UEFI specification via a stack-based buffer overflow in the MakeTable() function. An authenticated attacker could exploit this via a crafted file to escalate privileges. External Reference: <a href="https://edk2-docs.gitbooks.io/security-advisory/content/edk-ii-tianocompress-bounds-checking-issues.html">https://edk2-docs.gitbooks.io/security-advisory/content/edk-ii-tianocompress-bounds-checking-issues.html</a> Upstream Bug: <a href="https://bugzilla.tianocore.org/show_bug.cgi?id=686">https://bugzilla.tianocore.org/show_bug.cgi?id=686</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
TianoCore EDK II

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1641458?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1641458 is high due to a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited to escalate privileges.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1641458?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-1641458, you should apply the latest security updates for TianoCore EDK II that address this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1641458?

    TianoCore EDK II users are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1641458 if they are running versions vulnerable to the stack-based buffer overflow.

  • What causes the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1641458?

    The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1641458 is caused by insufficient bounds checking in the MakeTable() function within BaseUefiDecompressLib.c and TianoCompress.c.

  • Can REDHAT-BUG-1641458 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, an authenticated attacker could exploit REDHAT-BUG-1641458 by providing a crafted file that triggers the buffer overflow.

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