How severe is CVE-2024-42442?

CVE-2024-42442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-42442 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42442?

CVE-2024-42442 affects Ami Aptio V. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42442?

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-2024-42442 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42442 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39627.

When was CVE-2024-42442 published?

CVE-2024-42442 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42442

CVE-2024-42442 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ami Aptio V 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39627
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ami Aptio V
Published: 2024-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

APTIOV contains a vulnerability in the BIOS where a user or attacker may cause an improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer over the network. A successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to code execution outside of the intended System Management Mode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42442?: APTIOV contains a vulnerability in the BIOS where a user or attacker may cause an improper restriction of operations within the bounds of a memory buffer over the network. A successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to code execution outside of the intended System Management Mode.
How severe is CVE-2024-42442?: CVE-2024-42442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-42442 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42442?: CVE-2024-42442 affects Ami Aptio V. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42442?: 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-2024-42442 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42442 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39627.
When was CVE-2024-42442 published?: CVE-2024-42442 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://9443417.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/9443417/Security%20Advisories/2024/AMI-SA-2024004.pdf

Affected products (1)

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

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