CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2257584: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jan 10 2024(Updated: )

EDK2 is susceptible to a vulnerability in the CreateHob() function, allowing a user to trigger a integer overflow to buffer overflow via a local network. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in a compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability. <a href="https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-ch4w-v7m3-g8wx">https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-ch4w-v7m3-g8wx</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tianocore EDK II

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2257584?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2257584 is considered high due to the potential for compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2257584?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2257584, apply the latest security patches provided for the TianoCore EDK2 software.

  • What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2257584?

    REDHAT-BUG-2257584 affects the TianoCore EDK2 software.

  • What type of attack can REDHAT-BUG-2257584 enable?

    REDHAT-BUG-2257584 can enable an integer overflow to buffer overflow attack via a local network.

  • What are the potential consequences of exploiting REDHAT-BUG-2257584?

    Exploitation of REDHAT-BUG-2257584 may result in compromised confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.

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