CVE-2024-21974

Name: CVE-2024-21974
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-12T18:15:19.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-21974 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in the NPU driver could allow an attacker to supply a specially crafted pointer potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation in the NPU driver could allow an attacker to supply a specially crafted pointer potentially leading to 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

0.27%

18.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amd	Ryzen Ai Software	< 1.2

References

https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-7017.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21974?

Improper input validation in the NPU driver could allow an attacker to supply a specially crafted pointer potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2024-21974?

CVE-2024-21974 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21974?

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-2024-21974?

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Source: NVD / NIST