CVE-2024-38797
edk2: Out-of-bounds Read in EDK2
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · April 8, 2025
Updated · June 30, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in EDK2. This vulnerability allows an attacker to cause an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to a loss of integrity and/or availability via a crafted data pointer and length sent over an adjacent network.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 4.6CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read