How severe is CVE-2024-33657?

CVE-2024-33657 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-2024-33657 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-33657?

CVE-2024-33657 affects Ami Aptio V. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-33657?

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-2024-33657 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-33657 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31373.

When was CVE-2024-33657 published?

CVE-2024-33657 was published on 2024-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-33657

CVE-2024-33657 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-31373
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ami Aptio V
Published: 2024-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This SMM vulnerability affects certain modules, allowing privileged attackers to execute arbitrary code, manipulate stack memory, and leak information from SMRAM to kernel space, potentially leading to denial-of-service attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-33657?: This SMM vulnerability affects certain modules, allowing privileged attackers to execute arbitrary code, manipulate stack memory, and leak information from SMRAM to kernel space, potentially leading to denial-of-service attacks.
How severe is CVE-2024-33657?: CVE-2024-33657 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-2024-33657 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-33657?: CVE-2024-33657 affects Ami Aptio V. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-33657?: 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-2024-33657 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-33657 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31373.
When was CVE-2024-33657 published?: CVE-2024-33657 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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