CVE-2024-38797
Out-of-bounds Read in HashPeImageByType()
4.6CVSSMEDIUM
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.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:AAttack VectorAdjacent
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:LIntegrityLow
A:LAvailabilityLow
Weaknesses
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Collection
References
https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-4wjw-6xmf-44xf
github.com
https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-4wjw-6xmf-44xf
github.com
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2024-38797
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Timeline
Published
Apr 7, 2025
Last Updated
Apr 8, 2025
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