PatchTheCVECVE-2026-28729: Integer overflow in the UEFI firmware for the Intel(R) Slim Bootloader may allow an information disclosure
CVE-2026-28729 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.4) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Integer overflow in the UEFI firmware for the Intel(R) Slim Bootloader may allow an information disclosure. System software adversary with an authenticated user combined with a low complexity attack may enable denial of service. This result may potentially occur via local access when attack requirements are not present without special internal knowledge and requires active user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiali
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 2.4 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Active |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 96%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-190 |
| Published | 2026-08-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-08-12 |
Last updated 2026-08-12 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-28729?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-28729 being exploited?
CVE-2026-28729 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-28729 affect?
CVE-2026-28729 affects affected software. Severity is low (CVSS 2.4). Integer overflow in the UEFI firmware for the Intel(R) Slim Bootloader may allow an information disclosure. System software adversary with an authenticated user combined with a low complexity attack may enable denial of service. This result
How urgent is CVE-2026-28729?
Priority 9/100. No elevated risk signals yet.