CVE-2024-29979

Unsafe Handling of Phoenix UEFI Variables

Description

Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Kaby Lake, Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Coffee Lake, Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Comet Lake, Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Ice Lake allows Input Data Manipulation.This issue affects SecureCore™ for Intel Kaby Lake: before 4.0.1.1012; SecureCore™ for Intel Coffee Lake: before 4.1.0.568; SecureCore™ for Intel Comet Lake: before 4.2.1.292; SecureCore™ for Intel Ice Lake: before 4.2.0.334.

Category

4.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Kaby Lake
Affected: Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Coffee Lake
Affected: Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Comet Lake
Affected: Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Ice Lake
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://phoenixtech.com/phoenix-security-notifications/cve-2024-29979/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-29979?
CVE-2024-29979 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-29979?
To fix CVE-2024-29979, 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-2024-29979 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-29979 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-2024-29979?
CVE-2024-29979 affects Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Kaby Lake, Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Coffee Lake, Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Comet Lake, Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Ice Lake.
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