#VU104113 Incorrect default permissions in AMD DASH CLI - CVE-2024-21968

Vulnerability identifier: #VU104113

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21968

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
AMD DASH CLI
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: AMD

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user can execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

AMD DASH CLI: before 6.0.0.2117

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External links
https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-9008.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.