{"id":86374,"date":"2026-02-03T15:28:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T15:28:38","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T06:00:00","slug":"cve-2024-52879-buffer-over-read-vulnerability-in-insyde-insydeh2o-kernels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-52879-buffer-over-read-vulnerability-in-insyde-insydeh2o-kernels\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2024-52879: Buffer Over-read Vulnerability in Insyde InsydeH2O kernels<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

The CVE-2024-52879 vulnerability exposes certain versions of Insyde InsydeH2O kernel to potential system compromise or data leakage. The issue arises from a buffer over-read in the VariableRuntimeDxe driver, specifically in the SmmUpdateVariablePropertySmi function. This vulnerability is of significant concern to users and systems utilizing the affected Insyde InsydeH2O kernel versions due to the severity of threats it poses.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2024-52879
\nSeverity: High (7.5 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

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

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