How severe is CVE-2024-1298?

CVE-2024-1298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-1298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1298?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-1298 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1298 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17059.

When was CVE-2024-1298 published?

CVE-2024-1298 was published on 2024-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1298

CVE-2024-1298 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-369.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17059
Weakness: CWE-369
Published: 2024-05-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EDK2 contains a vulnerability when S3 sleep is activated where an Attacker may cause a Division-By-Zero due to a UNIT32 overflow via local access. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to a loss of Availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1298?: EDK2 contains a vulnerability when S3 sleep is activated where an Attacker may cause a Division-By-Zero due to a UNIT32 overflow via local access. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to a loss of Availability.
How severe is CVE-2024-1298?: CVE-2024-1298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-1298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1298?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-1298 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1298 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17059.
When was CVE-2024-1298 published?: CVE-2024-1298 was published on 2024-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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