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CVE-2026-97631

EDK2 contains a vulnerability in BIOS where a user may cause “Out-of-bounds Write”, Classic Buffer Overflow, and “Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size” by remote access.

Published Oct 22, 2026CWE-120EPSS 0.64%

Overview

CVE-2026-97631 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 22, 2026.

Technical description

EDK2 contains a vulnerability in BIOS where a user may cause “Out-of-bounds

Write”, Classic

Buffer Overflow, and “Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size” by remote access. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability

can lead to arbitrary

code execution. It could also impact

Confidentiality,

Integrity,

and Availability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-97631?

CVE-2026-97631 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 22, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-97631?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-97631?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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