Is CVE-2024-33659 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-33659 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-33659 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2024-33659 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-33659?

CVE-2024-33659 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-33659

CWE-20Published: February 11, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-33659 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.