Incorrect default permissions in AMD Management Console (AMC) - CVE-2024-21957

 

Incorrect default permissions in AMD Management Console (AMC) - CVE-2024-21957

Published: November 14, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU100498
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-2024-21957
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: AMD
Affected software:
AMD Management Console (AMC)

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 with elevated privileges on the target system.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-21957

Install updates from vendor's website.

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