MEDIUM
CVE-2014-4859
CWE-190Published: January 31, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Integer overflow in the Drive Execution Environment (DXE) phase in the Capsule Update feature in the UEFI implementation in EDK2 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via crafted data.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-4859 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
tianocore1 product(s)
edk2
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/552286Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/552286Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-4859
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-190
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 31, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-190)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-4859 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.