CVE-2024-21938

Name: CVE-2024-21938
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-12T18:15:18.073+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-21938 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Management Plugin for the Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Management Plugin for the Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code 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

0.22%

12.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amd	Management Plugin For Sccm	< 7.0.0.1318

References

https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-9005.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21938?

How severe is CVE-2024-21938?

CVE-2024-21938 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21938?

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