How severe is CVE-2024-24853?

CVE-2024-24853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-24853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24853?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-24853 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-24853 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22216.

When was CVE-2024-24853 published?

CVE-2024-24853 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-24853

CVE-2024-24853 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-696.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v4: 7.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22216
Weakness: CWE-696
Published: 2024-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect behavior order in transition between executive monitor and SMI transfer monitor (STM) in some Intel(R) Processor may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24853?: Incorrect behavior order in transition between executive monitor and SMI transfer monitor (STM) in some Intel(R) Processor may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2024-24853?: CVE-2024-24853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-24853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24853?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-24853 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-24853 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22216.
When was CVE-2024-24853 published?: CVE-2024-24853 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01083.html

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