CVE-2024-38805

Name: CVE-2024-38805
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-12T15:15:28.793+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38805 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

9.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

References

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

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

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 score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38805?

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-2024-38805?

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Source: NVD / NIST