CVE-2019-14559
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.31%
Last modified
CVE-2019-14559 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Uncontrolled resource consumption in EDK II may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Uncontrolled resource consumption in EDK II may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tianocore | Edk2 | All versions |
References
- https://bugzilla.tianocore.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2031Issue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/04/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.tianocore.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2031Issue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/04/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-14559?
Uncontrolled resource consumption in EDK II may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via network access.
How severe is CVE-2019-14559?
CVE-2019-14559 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14559?
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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