SB2024100220 - Improper key usage in AMD EPYC Processors



SB2024100220 - Improper key usage in AMD EPYC Processors

Published: October 2, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024100220
Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Key management errors (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21981)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper key usage control in AMD Secure Processor (ASP). A local user with arbitrary code execution privilege in ASP can extract ASP cryptographic keys.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.