CVE-2025-54502
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.14%
Last modified
CVE-2025-54502 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect use of boot service in the AMD Platform Configuration Blob (APCB) SMM driver could allow a privileged attacker with local access (Ring 0) to achieve privilege escalation potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Incorrect use of boot service in the AMD Platform Configuration Blob (APCB) SMM driver could allow a privileged attacker with local access (Ring 0) to achieve privilege escalation potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/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 EPYC™ 9004 Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD EPYC™ 7003 Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD EPYC™ 4004 Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD EPYC™ 9005 Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Instinct™ MI300A Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD EPYC™ 9V64H Processor | All versions |
| AMD | AMD EPYC™ 8004 Series Processors | All 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™ 9000HX Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series Processors | 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 |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Desktop Processors (formerly codenamed "Raphael") | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors (formerly codenamed "Phoenix") | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Desktop Processors (formerly codenamed "Granite Ridge") | All versions |
| AMD | AMD EPYC™ Embedded 7003 Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD EPYC™ Embedded 9004 Series Processors (formerly codenamed "Genoa") | All versions |
| AMD | AMD EPYC™ Embedded 7002 Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Embedded R1000 Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Embedded R2000 Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1000 Series Processors (formerly codenamed "Raven Ridge") | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Embedded 5000 Series Processors | All versions |
| AMD | AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V2000 Series Processors | All versions |
Showing 50 of 57 affected configurations. See the CNA advisory for the full list.
References
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-54502?
Incorrect use of boot service in the AMD Platform Configuration Blob (APCB) SMM driver could allow a privileged attacker with local access (Ring 0) to achieve privilege escalation potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2025-54502?
CVE-2025-54502 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-54502?
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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