Integer Overflow to Buffer Overflow Affecting edk2-ovmf package, versions <0:20231122-6.el9_4.2


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

Exploit Maturity
Not Defined
EPSS
0.04% (12th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS9-EDK2OVMF-6149532
  • published10 Jan 2024
  • disclosed9 Jan 2024

Introduced: 9 Jan 2024

CVE-2022-36765  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-680  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:9 edk2-ovmf to version 0:20231122-6.el9_4.2 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream edk2-ovmf package and not the edk2-ovmf package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

EDK2 is susceptible to a vulnerability in the CreateHob() function, allowing a user to trigger a integer overflow to buffer overflow via a local network. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in a compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability.

CVSS Scores

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