TianoCore EDK2 up to <=stable202505 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in TianoCore EDK2. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-2296. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in TianoCore EDK2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

EDK2 contains a vulnerability in BIOS where an attacker may cause “ Improper Input Validation” by local access. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could alter control flow in unexpected ways, potentially allowing arbitrary command execution and impacting Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-2296 since 03/13/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 278022 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-2296), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version edk2-stable202502 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (278022) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2805). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • TianoCore EDK2

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.5

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 278022
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-2296

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: EDK2 edk2-stable202502

Timelineinfo

03/13/2025 CVE reserved
12/09/2025 +271 days Advisory disclosed
12/09/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/11/2025 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-2296 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-2296
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-335256
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2805 - TianoCore EDK2: Schwachstelle erm&ouml;glicht Codeausf&uuml;hrung

Entryinfo

Created: 12/09/2025 17:11
Updated: 12/11/2025 01:43
Changes: 12/09/2025 17:11 (65), 12/10/2025 13:38 (2), 12/11/2025 01:43 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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