CVE-2024-42444

TOCTOU Race Condition between DMA and SMM

Description

APTIOV contains a vulnerability in BIOS where an attacker may cause a TOCTOU Race Condition by local means. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to execution of arbitrary code on the target device.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: AMI AptioV
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://go.ami.com/hubfs/Security%20Advisories/2025/AMI-SA-2025001.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42444?
CVE-2024-42444 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42444?
To fix CVE-2024-42444, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-42444 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42444 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-42444?
CVE-2024-42444 affects AMI AptioV.
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