Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2024-56161 |
CWE-ID | CWE-347 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software |
1st Gen AMD EPYC Processors Hardware solutions / Firmware 2nd Gen AMD EPYC Processors Hardware solutions / Firmware 3rd Gen AMD EPYC Processors Hardware solutions / Firmware 4th Gen AMD EPYC Processors Hardware solutions / Firmware AMD EPYC Embedded 7002 Hardware solutions / Firmware AMD EPYC Embedded 7003 Hardware solutions / Firmware AMD EPYC Embedded 9004 Hardware solutions / Firmware |
Vendor | AMD |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU103603
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-56161
CWE-ID:
CWE-347 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper verification of cryptographic signature in AMD CPU ROM microcode patch loader. A local privileged user can load a malicious CPU microcode and escalate privileges on the system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions1st Gen AMD EPYC Processors: before NaplesPI 1.0.0.P
2nd Gen AMD EPYC Processors: before RomePI 1.0.0.L
3rd Gen AMD EPYC Processors: before MilanPI 1.0.0.F
4th Gen AMD EPYC Processors: before GenoaPI 1.0.0.E
AMD EPYC Embedded 7002: before 1.0.0.D
AMD EPYC Embedded 7003: before 1.0.0.A
AMD EPYC Embedded 9004: before 1.0.0.9
CPE2.3http://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-3019.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.