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HIGH · 7.3

CVE-2024-21937

Incorrect default permissions in the AMD HIP SDK installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Vulnerability Description

Incorrect default permissions in the AMD HIP SDK installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AmdRadeon Software< 24.6.1
AmdRadeon Software For Hip< 24.10.16

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-21937?

CVE-2024-21937 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Incorrect default permissions in the AMD HIP SDK installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2024-21937?

CVE-2024-21937 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-21937?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Amd Radeon Software, Amd Radeon Software For Hip.