CVE-2024-42442: APTIOV contains a vulnerability in the BIOS where a user or attacker may cause an improper restriction of oper

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-42442?

aptio v: upgrade to 5.037. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-42442 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42442 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-42442 affect?

CVE-2024-42442 affects aptio v. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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 exe

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2024-42442 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting aptio v. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2024-11-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): AMI · Vendor: ami

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-12 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ami aptio v UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.0 and < 5.037

Fixed in: 5.037

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-42442?

aptio v: upgrade to 5.037. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-42442 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42442 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-42442 affect?

CVE-2024-42442 affects aptio v. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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 exe

How urgent is CVE-2024-42442?

Priority 39/100. High severity

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References

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