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CVE-2014-8271

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.40%

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CVE-2014-8271 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer overflow in the Reclaim function in Tianocore EDK2 before SVN 16280 allows physically proximate attackers to gain privileges via a long variable name.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the Reclaim function in Tianocore EDK2 before SVN 16280 allows physically proximate attackers to gain privileges via a long variable name.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.40%

32.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TianocoreEdk2< svn_16280

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8271?
Buffer overflow in the Reclaim function in Tianocore EDK2 before SVN 16280 allows physically proximate attackers to gain privileges via a long variable name.
How severe is CVE-2014-8271?
CVE-2014-8271 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8271?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST