Out of Bounds Read Vulnerability in EDK2 by TianoCore
CVE-2024-38797

4.6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Tianocore

Status
Edk2
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 April 2025

What is CVE-2024-38797?

EDK2 by TianoCore is vulnerable to an out of bounds read in the HashPeImageByType() function. This flaw allows an attacker to supply a corrupted data pointer and length, potentially leading to unauthorized information disclosure. Exploitation of this vulnerability can compromise the integrity and accessibility of the affected system, emphasizing the importance of timely updates and patches to mitigate risks.

Affected Version(s)

EDK2 0

References

https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHS...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2024-38797 : Out of Bounds Read Vulnerability in EDK2 by TianoCore