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UEFI CVE-2024-8105

MEDIUM
2024-08-26 cret@cert.org
6.4
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: cert
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Severity by source

Vendor (cert) PRIMARY
6.4 MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorVendor: cert

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Aug 26, 2024 - 20:15 cve.org
MEDIUM 6.4

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability exists in UEFI implementations that use a hard-coded software-based Platform Key (PK). An attacker in possession of the corresponding PK private key can sign arbitrary UEFI executables or firmware components, causing them to be trusted by affected systems and potentially bypassing UEFI Secure Boot trust validation.

AnalysisAI

A vulnerability exists in UEFI implementations that use a hard-coded software-based Platform Key (PK). Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.4). No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

A vulnerability exists in UEFI implementations that use a hard-coded software-based Platform Key (PK). An attacker in possession of the corresponding PK private key can sign arbitrary UEFI executables or firmware components, causing them to be trusted by affected systems and potentially bypassing UEFI Secure Boot trust validation.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

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.

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CVE-2024-8105 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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