# CVE-2024-38798: edk2: EDK2 contains a vulnerability in BIOS where an attacker may cause “Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthoriz...

CVE-2024-38798 is fixed in edk2 on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2024-38798 (version 2025.11-1), released December 9, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-38798
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a
- EPSS: 0.0014
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Dec 9, 2025

## Description

EDK2 contains a vulnerability in BIOS where an attacker may cause “Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor” by local access. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will lead to   possible information disclosure or escalation of privilege   and impact Confidentiality.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | edk2 Debian 14 | 2025.11-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-38798](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-38798.md) | Dec 9, 2025 |

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