CVE-2022-36763

A heap buffer overflow flaw was found via the Tcg2MeasureGptTable() function in EDK2, arising from inadequate validation of the GPT Primary Header, presenting a minor risk to confidentiality and integrity. The primary consequence is likely a crash or denial of service. This issue may allow a local attacker to craft a GPT table, causing an integer overflow and consequent buffer overflow.

Red Hat has protection mechanisms in place against buffer overflows, such as FORTIFY_SOURCE, Position Independent Executables or Stack Smashing Protection.

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