HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2025-8860
LOW

CVE-2025-8860

CWE-212Published: February 18, 2026· Updated: Feb 19, 2026

3.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:0.2th

Official Description

A flaw was found in QEMU in the uefi-vars virtual device. When the guest writes to register UEFI_VARS_REG_BUFFER_SIZE, the .write callback `uefi_vars_write` is invoked. The function allocates a heap buffer without zeroing the memory, leaving the buffer filled with residual data from prior allocations. When the guest later reads from register UEFI_VARS_REG_PIO_BUFFER_TRANSFER, the .read callback `uefi_vars_read` returns leftover metadata or other sensitive process memory from the previously allocated buffer, leading to an information disclosure vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-8860 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2025-8860
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-212
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
PublishedFeb 18, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-212)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2025-8860 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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