CVE-2014-8271
MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.40%
Last modified
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/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tianocore | Edk2 | < svn_16280 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/533140Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/533140Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2014-8271?
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