CVE-2025-54518

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.26%

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CVE-2025-54518 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper isolation of shared resources within the CPU operation cache on Zen 2-based products could allow an attacker to corrupt instructions executed at a different privilege level, potentially resulting in privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper isolation of shared resources within the CPU operation cache on Zen 2-based products could allow an attacker to corrupt instructions executed at a different privilege level, potentially resulting in privilege escalation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0
7.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/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

EPSS Probability
0.26%

17.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
AMDAMD EPYC™ 7002 Series ProcessorsAll versions
AMDAMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series Mobile Processors with Radeon™ GraphicsAll versions
AMDAMD Ryzen™ 7020 Series Processors with Radeon™ GraphicsAll versions
AMDAMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series Desktop ProcessorsAll versions
AMDAMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3000 WX-Series ProcessorsAll versions
AMDAMD Ryzen™ 7030 Series Mobile Processors with Radeon™ GraphicsAll versions
AMDAMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Mobile Processors with Radeon™ GraphicsAll versions
AMDAMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series Desktop ProcessorsAll versions
AMDAMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Desktop Processors with Radeon™ GraphicsAll versions
AMDAMD EPYC™ Embedded 7002 Series ProcessorsAll versions
AMDAMD Ryzen Embedded V2000A Series ProcessorsAll versions
AMDAMD Ryzen™ Embedded V2000 Series ProcessorsAll versions

References

Timeline

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-54518?
Improper isolation of shared resources within the CPU operation cache on Zen 2-based products could allow an attacker to corrupt instructions executed at a different privilege level, potentially resulting in privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2025-54518?
CVE-2025-54518 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-54518?
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