CVE-2024-38304

Name: CVE-2024-38304
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-29T11:15:26.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38304 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell PowerEdge Platform, 14G Intel BIOS version(s) prior to 2.22.x, contains an Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell PowerEdge Platform, 14G Intel BIOS version(s) prior to 2.22.x, contains an Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-788

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Emc Xc Core Xcxr2 Firmware	< 2.22.1
Dell	Emc Xc Core Xc940 System Firmware	< 2.22.2
Dell	Emc Xc Core Xc740xd2 Firmware	< 2.22.1
Dell	Emc Xc Core Xc740xd System Firmware	< 2.22.2
Dell	Emc Xc Core Xc640 System Firmware	< 2.22.2
Dell	Emc Xc Core 6420 System Firmware	< 2.22.2
Dell	Emc Storage Nx3340 Firmware	< 2.22.2
Dell	Emc Storage Nx3240 Firmware	< 2.22.2
Dell	Poweredge Xe7440 Firmware	< 2.22.2
Dell	Poweredge Xe7420 Firmware	< 2.22.2
Dell	Poweredge Xe2420 Firmware	< 2.22.2
Dell	Dss 8440 Firmware	< 2.22.2
Dell	Poweredge C4140 Firmware	< 2.22.2
Dell	Poweredge Mx840c Firmware	< 2.22.1
Dell	Poweredge Mx740c Firmware	< 2.22.1
Dell	Poweredge M640 \(For Pe Vrtx\) Firmware	< 2.22.2
Dell	Poweredge M640 Firmware	< 2.22.2
Dell	Poweredge Fc640 Firmware	< 2.22.2
Dell	Poweredge C6420 Firmware	< 2.22.2
Dell	Poweredge T640 Firmware	< 2.22.1
Dell	Poweredge R940xa Firmware	< 2.22.1
Dell	Poweredge R840 Firmware	< 2.22.1
Dell	Poweredge R740xd2 Firmware	< 2.22.1
Dell	Poweredge Xr2 Firmware	< 2.22.1
Dell	Poweredge T440 Firmware	< 2.22.1
Dell	Poweredge R440 Firmware	< 2.22.1
Dell	Poweredge R540 Firmware	< 2.22.1
Dell	Poweredge R940 Firmware	< 2.22.2
Dell	Poweredge R640 Firmware	< 2.22.2
Dell	Poweredge R740xd Firmware	< 2.22.2
Dell	Poweredge R740 Firmware	< 2.22.2

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000228137/dsa-2024-310-security-update-for-dell-poweredge-server-for-access-of-memory-location-after-end-of-buffer-vulnerabilityVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38304?

How severe is CVE-2024-38304?

CVE-2024-38304 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38304?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-38304?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST