CVE-2024-29214

microcode_ctl: Improper input validation in UEFI firmware CseVariableStorageSmm

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Severity

Important

Red Hat Product Security

7.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · February 13, 2025

Updated · August 6, 2026

Description

Improper input validation in UEFI firmware CseVariableStorageSmm for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation