CVE-2024-38796
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.37%
Last modified
CVE-2024-38796 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. EDK2 contains a vulnerability in the PeCoffLoaderRelocateImage(). An Attacker may cause memory corruption due to an overflow via an adjacent network. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
EDK2 contains a vulnerability in the PeCoffLoaderRelocateImage(). An Attacker may cause memory corruption due to an overflow via an adjacent network. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to a loss of Confidentiality, Integrity, and/or Availability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-38796?
EDK2 contains a vulnerability in the PeCoffLoaderRelocateImage(). An Attacker may cause memory corruption due to an overflow via an adjacent network. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to a loss of Confidentiality, Integrity, and/or Availability.
How severe is CVE-2024-38796?
CVE-2024-38796 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38796?
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-2024-38796?
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