What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36764?

CVE-2022-36764 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Edk2 are affected by CVE-2022-36764?

Organizations using EDK2 face moderate risk from CVE-2022-36764, a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability rated CVSS 7.0.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2022-36764?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. If patching is delayed, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

Edk2 CVE-2022-36764

HIGH

Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)

2024-01-09 infosec@edk2.groups.io

Buffer Overflow Heap Overflow Edk2

7.0

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.0 HIGH

AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 09, 2024 - 16:15 nvd

HIGH 7.0

DescriptionCVE.org

EDK2 is susceptible to a vulnerability in the Tcg2MeasurePeImage() function, allowing a user to trigger a heap buffer overflow via a local network. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in a compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability.

AnalysisAI

EDK2 is susceptible to a vulnerability in the Tcg2MeasurePeImage() function, allowing a user to trigger a heap buffer overflow via a local network. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.0). No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-122. EDK2 is susceptible to a vulnerability in the Tcg2MeasurePeImage() function, allowing a user to trigger a heap buffer overflow via a local network. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in a compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability. Affected products include: Tianocore Edk2.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.