Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tianocore | Edk2 | < svn_16280 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://sourceforge.net/p/edk2/code/16280/Patch
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/533140Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://sourceforge.net/p/edk2/code/16280/Patch
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/533140Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8271?
CVE-2014-8271 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). 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 been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8271?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tianocore Edk2.