CVE-2025-54518

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.29%

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CVE-2025-54518 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 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 0.29% 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.

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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

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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 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% 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