CVE-2024-42444: TOCTOU Race Condition between DMA and SMM

Published Jan 14, 2025
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
APTIOV BIOS
AMI Aptio V>=5.0<5.038

Event History

Jan 14, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42444?

CVE-2024-42444 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local exploitation and arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-42444?

To fix CVE-2024-42444, ensure that you update your APTIOV BIOS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-42444?

The potential impacts of CVE-2024-42444 include unauthorized execution of arbitrary code, which can compromise the integrity of the affected device.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-42444?

CVE-2024-42444 affects devices using APTIOV BIOS, particularly those susceptible to TOCTOU race conditions.

5

Can CVE-2024-42444 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2024-42444 requires local access to the device, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.

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