CVE-2024-38798
Uncleared password keystrokes in circular queue can lead to information disclosure or escalation of privilege
7.0CVSSHIGH
Description
EDK2 contains a vulnerability in BIOS where an attacker may cause “Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor” by local access. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will lead to possible information disclosure or escalation of privilege and impact Confidentiality.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:HAccess ComplexityHigh
Impact
C:HConfidentialityH
I:LIntegrityL
A:LAvailabilityL
Weaknesses
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Collection
References
https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-q2c6-37h5-7cwf
github.com
https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-q2c6-37h5-7cwf
github.com
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2024-38798
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Timeline
Published
Dec 9, 2025
Last Updated
Dec 9, 2025
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