TianoCore EDK2 up to edk2-stable202502 BIOS integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in TianoCore EDK2 up to edk2-stable202502. Affected is an unknown function of the component BIOS. The manipulation results in integer overflow. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-38805. Access to the local network is required for this attack. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in TianoCore EDK2 up to edk2-stable202502. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown part of the component BIOS. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-38805 since 06/19/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/13/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 259910 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-38805), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (259910) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1824). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • Lenovo Computer
  • TianoCore EDK2

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
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CNA Base Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 259910
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-38805

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/19/2024 CVE reserved
08/12/2025 +419 days Advisory disclosed
08/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/13/2025 +123 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-p7wp-52j7-6r5x
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-38805 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-38805
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-319560
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1824 - TianoCore EDK2: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2025 17:34
Updated: 12/13/2025 15:16
Changes: 08/12/2025 17:34 (62), 08/17/2025 19:16 (7), 08/31/2025 19:36 (2), 12/13/2025 15:16 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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