Incorrect default permissions in AMD Management Console

1) Incorrect default permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU100498

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21957

CWE-ID: CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

AMD Management Console (AMC): before 10

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:h:amd:amd_management_console_amc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-9003.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.