CVE-2024-1298

Integer Overflow caused by divide by zero during S3 suspension

Description

EDK2 contains a vulnerability when S3 sleep is activated where an Attacker may cause a Division-By-Zero due to a UNIT32 overflow via local access. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to a loss of Availability.

Category

6.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Affected: TianoCore edk2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-chfw-xj8f-6m53
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/F7NUL7NSZQ76A5OKDUCODQNY7WSX4SST/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VIMEZWDKEIQKU7NMHKL57DOCITPGEXYN/
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250306-0002/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1298?
CVE-2024-1298 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-1298?
To fix CVE-2024-1298, 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-2024-1298 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-1298 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-2024-1298?
CVE-2024-1298 affects TianoCore edk2.
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