CVE-2018-8934
UnknownEPSS 1.81%
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CVE-2018-8934 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Promontory chipset, as used in AMD Ryzen and Ryzen Pro platforms, has a backdoor in firmware, aka CHIMERA-FW.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Promontory chipset, as used in AMD Ryzen and Ryzen Pro platforms, has a backdoor in firmware, aka CHIMERA-FW.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Amd | Ryzen Pro Firmware | All versions |
| Amd | Ryzen Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://amdflaws.com/Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.trailofbits.com/2018/03/15/amd-flaws-technical-summary/Third Party Advisory
- https://safefirmware.com/amdflaws_whitepaper.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://amdflaws.com/Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.trailofbits.com/2018/03/15/amd-flaws-technical-summary/Third Party Advisory
- https://safefirmware.com/amdflaws_whitepaper.pdfThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8934?
The Promontory chipset, as used in AMD Ryzen and Ryzen Pro platforms, has a backdoor in firmware, aka CHIMERA-FW.
How severe is CVE-2018-8934?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8934 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8934?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-8934?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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