HP PC improper restriction of software interfaces to hardware features

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in HP PC. Impacted is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in improper restriction of software interfaces to hardware features. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-5477. The attack may be carried out on the physical device. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in HP PC (the affected version is unknown). This affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper restriction of software interfaces to hardware features vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1256. The product provides software-controllable device functionality for capabilities such as power and clock management, but it does not properly limit functionality that can lead to modification of hardware memory or register bits, or the ability to observe physical side channels. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the System BIOS for some HP PC products which may allow escalation of privilege, arbitrary code execution, denial of service, or information disclosure via a physical attack that requires specialized equipment and knowledge. HP is releasing firmware mitigation for the potential vulnerability.

It is possible to read the advisory at support.hp.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-5477 since 05/29/2024. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1829). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • HP BIOS

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Class: Improper restriction of software interfaces to hardware features
CWE: CWE-1256
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/29/2024 CVE reserved
08/13/2025 +441 days Advisory disclosed
08/13/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/05/2026 +265 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hp.com

Advisory: support.hp.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-5477 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-5477
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-319995
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1829 - HP BIOS: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Privilegieneskalation

Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2025 20:37
Updated: 05/05/2026 12:30
Changes: 08/13/2025 20:37 (61), 08/14/2025 15:31 (1), 08/15/2025 06:52 (7), 05/05/2026 12:27 (1), 05/05/2026 12:30 (4)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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