CVE-2024-38797
EDK2 HashPeImageByType Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
Description
EDK2 contains a vulnerability in the HashPeImageByType(). A user may cause a read out of bounds when a corrupted data pointer and length are sent via an adjecent network. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to a loss of Integrity and/or Availability.
INFO
Published Date :
April 7, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 8, 2025, 6:14 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update to a patched version of EDK2.
- Apply security updates provided by the vendor.
- Mitigate by validating all input data pointers and lengths.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-38797.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-4wjw-6xmf-44xf |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 07, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description EDK2 contains a vulnerability in the HashPeImageByType(). A user may cause a read out of bounds when a corrupted data pointer and length are sent via an adjecent network. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to a loss of Integrity and/or Availability. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-125 Added Reference https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-4wjw-6xmf-44xf