CVE-2025-48516
MEDIUMCVSS 6.9/10EPSS 0.09%
Last modified
CVE-2025-48516 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure default configuration state of DDR5 memory module by AGESA Bootloader Firmware could allow an attacker with local user privilege to abuse the unprotected PMIC interface to create a permanent denial of service condition or affect the integrity of the memory module.. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insecure default configuration state of DDR5 memory module by AGESA Bootloader Firmware could allow an attacker with local user privilege to abuse the unprotected PMIC interface to create a permanent denial of service condition or affect the integrity of the memory module.
Metrics
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series Mobile Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 7035 Series Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Athlon™ 3000 Series Mobile Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series Mobile Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 7020 Series Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 7045 Series Mobile Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series Desktop Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3000 WX-Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 7030 Series Mobile Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 3000 Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 9000HX Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Athlon™ 3000 Series Desktop Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 5000 WX-Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 7000 WX-Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Desktop Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Mobile Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 4000 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™ 8040 Series Mobile Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series Mobile Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 6000 Series Processors with Radeon™ Graphics | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ AI Max 300 Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Z1 Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Z2 Series Processors Extreme | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Z2 Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Z2 Series Processors Go | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 7000 Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 9000 Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 9000 WX-Series Processors | All versions |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-48516?
Insecure default configuration state of DDR5 memory module by AGESA Bootloader Firmware could allow an attacker with local user privilege to abuse the unprotected PMIC interface to create a permanent denial of service condition or affect the integrity of the memory module.
How severe is CVE-2025-48516?
CVE-2025-48516 has a CVSS score of 6.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-48516?
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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