# CVE-2019-11098: ovmf: Insufficient input validation in MdeModulePkg in EDKII may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escala...

CVE-2019-11098 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by ovmf 0~20191122.bd85bf54-2ubuntu3.3, released September 13, 2021. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-11098
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0035
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 14, 2021

## Description

Insufficient input validation in MdeModulePkg in EDKII may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege, denial of service and/or information disclosure via physical access.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | ovmf Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 0~20191122.bd85bf54-2ubuntu3.3 | [ovmf 0~20191122.bd85bf54-2ubuntu3.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-ovmf-0-20191122.bd85bf54-2ubuntu3.3.md) | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Linux | qemu-efi Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 0~20191122.bd85bf54-2ubuntu3.3 | [qemu-efi 0~20191122.bd85bf54-2ubuntu3.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-qemu-efi-0-20191122.bd85bf54-2ubuntu3.3.md) | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Linux | qemu-efi-aarch64 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 0~20191122.bd85bf54-2ubuntu3.3 | [qemu-efi-aarch64 0~20191122.bd85bf54-2ubuntu3.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-qemu-efi-aarch64-0-20191122.bd85bf54-2ubuntu3.3.md) | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Linux | qemu-efi-arm Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 0~20191122.bd85bf54-2ubuntu3.3 | [qemu-efi-arm 0~20191122.bd85bf54-2ubuntu3.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-qemu-efi-arm-0-20191122.bd85bf54-2ubuntu3.3.md) | Sep 13, 2021 |

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