CVE-2014-8271

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.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org
Affected: Tianocore EDK2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://sourceforge.net/p/edk2/code/16280/ patch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/533140 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8271?
CVE-2014-8271 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-8271?
To fix CVE-2014-8271, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-8271 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-8271 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2014-8271?
CVE-2014-8271 affects Tianocore EDK2.
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