How severe is CVE-2024-10238?

CVE-2024-10238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-10238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-10238?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-10238 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-10238 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33598.

When was CVE-2024-10238 published?

CVE-2024-10238 was published on 2025-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-10238

CVE-2024-10238 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-121.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-33598
Weakness: CWE-121
Published: 2025-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security issue in the firmware image verification implementation at Supermicro MBD-X12DPG-OA6. An attacker can upload a specially crafted image that will cause a stack overflow is caused by not checking fld->used_bytes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-10238?: A security issue in the firmware image verification implementation at Supermicro MBD-X12DPG-OA6. An attacker can upload a specially crafted image that will cause a stack overflow is caused by not checking fld->used_bytes.
How severe is CVE-2024-10238?: CVE-2024-10238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-10238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10238?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-10238 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-10238 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33598.
When was CVE-2024-10238 published?: CVE-2024-10238 was published on 2025-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.supermicro.com/en/support/security_BMC_IPMI_Jan_2025

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