CVE-2024-21981 — MEDIUM (5.7)

Vulnerability Description

Improper key usage control in AMD Secure Processor (ASP) may allow an attacker with local access who has gained arbitrary code execution privilege in ASP to extract ASP cryptographic keys, potentially resulting in loss of confidentiality and integrity.

CVSS Score

5.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-639

References

https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-3003.html

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-21981?

CVE-2024-21981 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). Improper key usage control in AMD Secure Processor (ASP) may allow an attacker with local access who has gained arbitrary code execution privilege in ASP to extract ASP cryptographic keys, potentially...

How severe is CVE-2024-21981?

CVE-2024-21981 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-21981?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.