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HIGH · 7.0

CVE-2022-36765

EDK2 is susceptible to a vulnerability in the CreateHob() function, allowing a user to trigger a integer overflow to buffer overflow via a local network. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability ...

Vulnerability Description

EDK2 is susceptible to a vulnerability in the CreateHob() function, allowing a user to trigger a integer overflow to buffer overflow via a local network. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in a compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
TianocoreEdk2<= 202311

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-680CWE-119

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-36765?

CVE-2022-36765 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). EDK2 is susceptible to a vulnerability in the CreateHob() function, allowing a user to trigger a integer overflow to buffer overflow via a local network. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability ...

How severe is CVE-2022-36765?

CVE-2022-36765 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-36765?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tianocore Edk2.