CVE-2024-33225

Name: CVE-2024-33225
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-22T16:15:10.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-33225 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in the component RTKVHD64.sys of Realtek Semiconductor Corp Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver v6.0.9549.1 allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code via sending crafted IOCTL requests.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in the component RTKVHD64.sys of Realtek Semiconductor Corp Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver v6.0.9549.1 allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code via sending crafted IOCTL requests.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

References

Timeline

Published: May 22, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-33225?

How severe is CVE-2024-33225?

CVE-2024-33225 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-33225?

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Source: NVD / NIST