CVE-2024-36355

CVE-2024-36355 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0. 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-787.

Key facts

Description

Improper input validation in the SMM handler could allow an attacker with Ring0 access to write to SMRAM and modify execution flow for S3 (sleep) wake up, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36355?
Improper input validation in the SMM handler could allow an attacker with Ring0 access to write to SMRAM and modify execution flow for S3 (sleep) wake up, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-36355?
CVE-2024-36355 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2024-36355 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.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36355?
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-2024-36355 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-36355 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55415.
When was CVE-2024-36355 published?
CVE-2024-36355 was published on 2026-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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