{"id":86372,"date":"2026-02-03T09:27:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:27:47","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"cve-2024-52877-buffer-over-read-vulnerability-in-insyde-insydeh2o-kernels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-52877-buffer-over-read-vulnerability-in-insyde-insydeh2o-kernels\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2024-52877: Buffer Over-Read Vulnerability in Insyde InsydeH2O Kernels<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

A critical vulnerability has been detected in various versions of the Insyde InsydeH2O kernels. This flaw, identified as CVE-2024-52877, could potentially lead to system compromise or data leakage if successfully exploited. The vulnerability is especially significant due to the widespread use of these kernels in various systems, making many entities potentially susceptible to this threat if not promptly addressed.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2024-52877
\nSeverity: High (7.5 – CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise and potential data leakage.<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Insyde InsydeH2O Kernel | 5.2 before 05.29.50
\nInsyde InsydeH2O Kernel | 5.3 before 05.38.50
\nInsyde InsydeH2O Kernel | 5.4 before 05.46.50
\nInsyde InsydeH2O Kernel | 5.5 before 05.54.50
\nInsyde InsydeH2O Kernel | 5.6 before 05.61.50
\nInsyde InsydeH2O Kernel | 5.7 before 05.70.50<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit takes advantage of a flaw in the VariableRuntimeDxe driver. Specifically, the SmmCreateVariableLockList() callback function calls CreateVariableLockListInSmm(). This function uses StrSize() to obtain the variable name size, leading to a potential buffer over-read. Attackers could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted input that triggers the buffer over-read, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

A conceptual example of how this vulnerability might be exploited could involve sending a malicious payload to the vulnerable endpoint. This could take the form of a specially crafted HTTP request, as shown below:<\/p>\n

POST \/VariableRuntimeDxe\/StrSize HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{ \"variable_name\": \"overly_long_variable_name_...\" }<\/code><\/pre>\n
This example is meant to showcase how an attacker could potentially exploit the vulnerability by sending an overly long variable name, leading to a buffer over-read.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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