How severe is CVE-2024-0762?

CVE-2024-0762 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-0762 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0762?

CVE-2024-0762 affects Phoenixtech Securecore Technology. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0762?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-0762 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0762 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16550.

When was CVE-2024-0762 published?

CVE-2024-0762 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0762

CVE-2024-0762 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phoenixtech Securecore Technology with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16550
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Phoenixtech Securecore Technology
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Potential buffer overflow in unsafe UEFI variable handling in Phoenix SecureCore™ for select Intel platforms This issue affects: Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Kaby Lake: from 4.0.1.1 before 4.0.1.998; Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Coffee Lake: from 4.1.0.1 before 4.1.0.562; Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Ice Lake: from 4.2.0.1 before 4.2.0.323; Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Comet Lake: from 4.2.1.1 before 4.2.1.287; Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Tiger Lake: from 4.3.0.1 before 4.3.0.236; Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Jasper Lake: from 4.3.1.1 before 4.3.1.184; Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Alder Lake: from 4.4.0.1 before 4.4.0.269; Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Raptor Lake: from 4.5.0.1 before 4.5.0.218; Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Meteor Lake: from 4.5.1.1 before 4.5.1.15.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0762?: Potential buffer overflow in unsafe UEFI variable handling in Phoenix SecureCore™ for select Intel platforms This issue affects: Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Kaby Lake: from 4.0.1.1 before 4.0.1.998; Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Coffee Lake: from 4.1.0.1 before 4.1.0.562; Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Ice Lake: from 4.2.0.1 before 4.2.0.323; Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Comet Lake: from 4.2.1.1 before 4.2.1.287; Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Tiger Lake: from 4.3.0.1 before 4.3.0.236; Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Jasper Lake: from 4.3.1.1 before 4.3.1.184; Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Alder Lake: from 4.4.0.1 before 4.4.0.269; Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Raptor Lake: from 4.5.0.1 before 4.5.0.218; Phoenix SecureCore™ for Intel Meteor Lake: from 4.5.1.1 before 4.5.1.15.
How severe is CVE-2024-0762?: CVE-2024-0762 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-0762 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0762?: CVE-2024-0762 affects Phoenixtech Securecore Technology. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0762?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-0762 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0762 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16550.
When was CVE-2024-0762 published?: CVE-2024-0762 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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