CVE-2024-25079

Name: CVE-2024-25079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-15T15:15:07.93+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-25079 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption vulnerability in HddPassword in Insyde InsydeH2O kernel 5.2 before 05.29.09, kernel 5.3 before 05.38.09, kernel 5.4 before 05.46.09, kernel 5.5 before 05.54.09, and kernel 5.6 before 05.61.09 could lead to escalating privileges in SMM.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory corruption vulnerability in HddPassword in Insyde InsydeH2O kernel 5.2 before 05.29.09, kernel 5.3 before 05.38.09, kernel 5.4 before 05.46.09, kernel 5.5 before 05.54.09, and kernel 5.6 before 05.61.09 could lead to escalating privileges in SMM.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-763

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Insyde	Insydeh2o	>= 5.2, < 5.29.09
Insyde	Insydeh2o	>= 5.3, < 5.38.09
Insyde	Insydeh2o	>= 5.4, < 5.46.09
Insyde	Insydeh2o	>= 5.5, < 5.54.09
Insyde	Insydeh2o	>= 5.6, < 5.61.09

References

https://www.insyde.com/security-pledgeVendor Advisory
https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2024001Vendor Advisory
https://www.insyde.com/security-pledgeVendor Advisory
https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2024001Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 15, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-25079?

How severe is CVE-2024-25079?

CVE-2024-25079 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25079?

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