CVE-2024-38798
Uncleared password keystrokes in circular queue can lead to information disclosure or escalation of privilege
Description
EDK2 contains a vulnerability in BIOS where an attacker may cause “Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor” by local access. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will lead to possible information disclosure or escalation of privilege and impact Confidentiality.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:HAccess ComplexityHigh
Impact
C:HConfidentialityH
I:LIntegrityL
A:LAvailabilityL
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Red Hat Inc.
commercial·USaka red hat
TianoCore
oss-projectaka edk ii, edk2
ООО «РусБИТех-Астра»
commercial·RUaka rusbitech-astra
АО «СберТех»
commercial·RUaka ao sbertech, сбертех
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Attack Graph
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References
https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-q2c6-37h5-7cwf
github.com
https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-q2c6-37h5-7cwf
github.com
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2024-38798
access.redhat.com
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