How severe is CVE-2024-33656?

CVE-2024-33656 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-33656 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-33656?

CVE-2024-33656 affects Ami Aptio V. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-33656?

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-2024-33656 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-33656 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31372.

When was CVE-2024-33656 published?

CVE-2024-33656 was published on 2024-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-33656

CVE-2024-33656 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ami Aptio V with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-31372
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Ami Aptio V
Published: 2024-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The DXE module SmmComputrace contains a vulnerability that allows local attackers to leak stack or global memory. This could lead to privilege escalation, arbitrary code execution, and bypassing OS security mechanisms

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-33656?: The DXE module SmmComputrace contains a vulnerability that allows local attackers to leak stack or global memory. This could lead to privilege escalation, arbitrary code execution, and bypassing OS security mechanisms
How severe is CVE-2024-33656?: CVE-2024-33656 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-33656 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-33656?: CVE-2024-33656 affects Ami Aptio V. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-33656?: 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-2024-33656 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-33656 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31372.
When was CVE-2024-33656 published?: CVE-2024-33656 was published on 2024-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://9443417.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/9443417/Security%20Advisories/2024/AMI-SA-2024003.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:ami:aptio_v:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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