How severe is CVE-2024-38805?

CVE-2024-38805 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, 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 high.

Is CVE-2024-38805 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38805?

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

Does CVE-2024-38805 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38805 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54871.

When was CVE-2024-38805 published?

CVE-2024-38805 was published on 2025-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38805

CVE-2024-38805 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54871
Weakness: CWE-190
Published: 2025-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EDK2 contains a vulnerability in BIOS where a user may cause an Integer Overflow or Wraparound by network means. A successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38805?: EDK2 contains a vulnerability in BIOS where a user may cause an Integer Overflow or Wraparound by network means. A successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2024-38805?: CVE-2024-38805 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, 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 high.
Is CVE-2024-38805 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38805?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38805 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38805 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54871.
When was CVE-2024-38805 published?: CVE-2024-38805 was published on 2025-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-p7wp-52j7-6r5x

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