How severe is CVE-2024-25078?

CVE-2024-25078 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, 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 low.

Is CVE-2024-25078 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-25078?

CVE-2024-25078 affects Insyde Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25078?

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-2024-25078 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-25078 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22440.

When was CVE-2024-25078 published?

CVE-2024-25078 was published on 2024-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-25078

CVE-2024-25078 is a high-severity vulnerability in Insyde Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-822.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22440
Weakness: CWE-822
Affected product: Insyde Kernel
Published: 2024-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A memory corruption vulnerability in StorageSecurityCommandDxe in Insyde InsydeH2O before kernel 5.2: IB19130163 in 05.29.07, kernel 5.3: IB19130163 in 05.38.07, kernel 5.4: IB19130163 in 05.46.07, kernel 5.5: IB19130163 in 05.54.07, and kernel 5.6: IB19130163 in 05.61.07 could lead to escalating privileges in SMM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25078?: A memory corruption vulnerability in StorageSecurityCommandDxe in Insyde InsydeH2O before kernel 5.2: IB19130163 in 05.29.07, kernel 5.3: IB19130163 in 05.38.07, kernel 5.4: IB19130163 in 05.46.07, kernel 5.5: IB19130163 in 05.54.07, and kernel 5.6: IB19130163 in 05.61.07 could lead to escalating privileges in SMM.
How severe is CVE-2024-25078?: CVE-2024-25078 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, 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 low.
Is CVE-2024-25078 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-25078?: CVE-2024-25078 affects Insyde Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25078?: 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-2024-25078 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-25078 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22440.
When was CVE-2024-25078 published?: CVE-2024-25078 was published on 2024-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:insyde:kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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