CVE-2014-8271
CVE-2014-8271 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tianocore Edk2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-120
- Affected product: Tianocore Edk2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the Reclaim function in Tianocore EDK2 before SVN 16280 allows physically proximate attackers to gain privileges via a long variable name.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-8271?
- Buffer overflow in the Reclaim function in Tianocore EDK2 before SVN 16280 allows physically proximate attackers to gain privileges via a long variable name.
- How severe is CVE-2014-8271?
- CVE-2014-8271 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2014-8271 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-8271?
- CVE-2014-8271 affects Tianocore Edk2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-8271?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-8271 published?
- CVE-2014-8271 was published on 2020-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tianocore:edk2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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