How severe is CVE-2024-33659?

CVE-2024-33659 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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-2024-33659 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-33659?

CVE-2024-33659 affects Ami Aptio V. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-33659?

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-2024-33659 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-33659 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31375.

When was CVE-2024-33659 published?

CVE-2024-33659 was published on 2025-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-33659

CVE-2024-33659 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ami Aptio V with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
CVSS v4: 5.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-31375
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ami Aptio V
Published: 2025-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AMI APTIOV contains a vulnerability in BIOS where an attacker may cause an Improper Input Validation by a local attacker. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities may lead to overwriting arbitrary memory and execute arbitrary code at SMM level, also impacting Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-33659?: AMI APTIOV contains a vulnerability in BIOS where an attacker may cause an Improper Input Validation by a local attacker. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities may lead to overwriting arbitrary memory and execute arbitrary code at SMM level, also impacting Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.
How severe is CVE-2024-33659?: CVE-2024-33659 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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-2024-33659 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-33659?: CVE-2024-33659 affects Ami Aptio V. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-33659?: 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-2024-33659 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-33659 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31375.
When was CVE-2024-33659 published?: CVE-2024-33659 was published on 2025-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://9443417.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/9443417/Security%20Advisories/2025/AMI-SA-2025002.pdf

Affected products (1)

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

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