Incorrect default permissions in AMD Ryzen Master Utility for Overclocking Control - CVE-2024-21946

 

Incorrect default permissions in AMD Ryzen Master Utility for Overclocking Control - CVE-2024-21946

Published: November 13, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU100426
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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-2024-21946
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: AMD
Affected software:
AMD Ryzen Master Utility for Overclocking Control

Detailed vulnerability 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 on the system with elevated privileges.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-21946

Install updates from vendor's website.

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