CVE-2023-20577
HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 0.16%
Last modified
CVE-2023-20577 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A heap overflow in SMM module may allow an attacker with access to a second vulnerability that enables writing to SPI flash, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A heap overflow in SMM module may allow an attacker with access to a second vulnerability that enables writing to SPI flash, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| AMD | 2nd Gen AMD EPYC™ Processors | All versions |
| AMD | 3rd Gen AMD EPYC™ Processors | All versions |
| AMD | 4th Gen AMD EPYC™ Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Instinct™ MI300A | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series Desktop Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Desktop Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Desktop Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Athlon™ 3000 Series Desktop Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series Desktop Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 3000 Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3000WX Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 5000WX Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Athlon™ 3000 Series Mobile Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series Mobile Processor with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series Mobile Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Mobile Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 7020 Series Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 6000 Series Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 7035 Series Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 7045 Series Mobile Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD EPYC™ Embedded 3000 | All versions |
| AMD | AMD EPYC™ Embedded 7002 | All versions |
| AMD | AMD EPYC™ Embedded 7003 | All versions |
| AMD | AMD EPYC™ Embedded 9003 | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Embedded R1000 | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Embedded R2000 | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Embedded 5000 | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1000 | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V2000 | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V3000 | All versions |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-20577?
A heap overflow in SMM module may allow an attacker with access to a second vulnerability that enables writing to SPI flash, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-20577?
CVE-2023-20577 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20577?
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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