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CVE-2023-20562

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.15%

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CVE-2023-20562 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient validation in the IOCTL (Input Output Control) input buffer in AMD uProf may allow an authenticated user to load an unsigned driver potentially leading to arbitrary kernel execution. . EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient validation in the IOCTL (Input Output Control) input buffer in AMD uProf may allow an authenticated user to load an unsigned driver potentially leading to arbitrary kernel execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.15%

62.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AmdAmd Uprof< 4.1.396
AmdAmd Uprof< 4.1-424

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-20562?
Insufficient validation in the IOCTL (Input Output Control) input buffer in AMD uProf may allow an authenticated user to load an unsigned driver potentially leading to arbitrary kernel execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-20562?
CVE-2023-20562 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20562?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST