How severe is CVE-2024-38797?

CVE-2024-38797 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-38797 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38797?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-38797 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38797 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54393.

When was CVE-2024-38797 published?

CVE-2024-38797 was published on 2025-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38797

CVE-2024-38797 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54393
Weakness: CWE-125
Published: 2025-04-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38797?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-38797?: CVE-2024-38797 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-38797 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38797?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38797 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38797 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54393.
When was CVE-2024-38797 published?: CVE-2024-38797 was published on 2025-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-4wjw-6xmf-44xf

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