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CVE-2024-21946

Incorrect default permissions in the AMD RyzenTM Master Utility installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

HIGH 7.3EPSS 0.24%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.24%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

Incorrect default permissions in the AMD RyzenTM Master Utility installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

CVSS 3.1
7.3 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
0.24% probability · 15th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-276
Affected
amd/ryzen master utility for overclocking control
Source
psirt@amd.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.