CVE-2025-2296 Affecting edk2-tools package, versions <0:20251114-5.el10_2


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.77% (54th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX10-EDK2TOOLS-16888973
  • published27 May 2026
  • disclosed19 May 2026

Introduced: 19 May 2026

CVE-2025-2296  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:10 edk2-tools to version 0:20251114-5.el10_2 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2026:18465.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream edk2-tools package and not the edk2-tools package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:10 relevant fixed versions and status.

EDK2 contains a vulnerability in BIOS where an attacker may cause “ Improper Input Validation” by local access. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could alter control flow in unexpected ways, potentially allowing arbitrary command execution and impacting Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.

CVSS Base Scores

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