CVE-2023-20579
MEDIUMCVSS 6/10EPSS 0.16%
Last modified
CVE-2023-20579 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Access Control in the AMD SPI protection feature may allow a user with Ring0 (kernel mode) privileged access to bypass protections potentially resulting in loss of integrity and availability. . EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper Access Control in the AMD SPI protection feature may allow a user with Ring0 (kernel mode) privileged access to bypass protections potentially resulting in loss of integrity and availability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Amd | Ryzen 7 5700g Firmware | < comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.c |
| Amd | Ryzen 7 5700ge Firmware | < comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.c |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 5600g Firmware | < comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.c |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 5600gt Firmware | < comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.c |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 5600ge Firmware | < comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.c |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 5500gt Firmware | < comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.c |
| Amd | Ryzen 3 5300g Firmware | < comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.c |
| Amd | Ryzen 3 5300ge Firmware | < comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.c |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 7500f Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 Pro 7645 Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 7600x Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 7600 Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 7600x3d Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen 7 Pro 7745 Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen 7 7700 Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen 7 7700x Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen 7 7800x3d Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen 9 Pro 7945 Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen 9 7900 Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen 9 7900x Firmware | <= comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen 9 7900x3d Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen 9 7950x Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen 9 7950x3d Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper 7960x Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper 7970x Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper 7980x Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7945wx Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7955wx Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7965wx Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7975wx Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7985wx Firmware | < comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen Threadripper Pro 7995wx Firmware | <= comboam5_1.0.8.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen 7 4700g Firmware | < comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.c |
| Amd | Ryzen 7 4700ge Firmware | < comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.c |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 4600g Firmware | < comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.c |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 4600ge Firmware | < comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.c |
| Amd | Ryzen 3 4300g Firmware | < comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.c |
| Amd | Ryzen 3 4300ge Firmware | < comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.c |
| Amd | Ryzen 9 4900h Firmware | < renoirpi-fp6_1.0.0.d |
| Amd | Ryzen 7 4800u Firmware | < renoirpi-fp6_1.0.0.d |
| Amd | Ryzen 7 4700u Firmware | <= renoirpi-fp6_1.0.0.d |
| Amd | Ryzen 7 4800h Firmware | < renoirpi-fp6_1.0.0.d |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 4600u Firmware | < renoirpi-fp6_1.0.0.d |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 4500u Firmware | < renoirpi-fp6_1.0.0.d |
| Amd | Ryzen 5 4600h Firmware | < renoirpi-fp6_1.0.0.d |
| Amd | Ryzen 3 4300u Firmware | < renoirpi-fp6_1.0.0.d |
| Amd | Ryzen 9 5980hx Firmware | < cezannepi-fp6_1.0.1.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen 9 5980hs Firmware | < cezannepi-fp6_1.0.1.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen 7 5825u Firmware | < cezannepi-fp6_1.0.1.0 |
| Amd | Ryzen 9 5900hx Firmware | < cezannepi-fp6_1.0.1.0 |
Showing 50 of 129 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-20579?
Improper
Access Control in the AMD SPI protection feature may allow a user with Ring0
(kernel mode) privileged access to bypass protections potentially resulting in
loss of integrity and availability.
How severe is CVE-2023-20579?
CVE-2023-20579 has a CVSS score of 6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20579?
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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