Vulnerability Description
Incorrect use of boot service in the AMD Platform Configuration Blob (APCB) SMM driver could allow a privileged attacker with local access (Ring 0) to achieve privilege escalation potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-7054.html
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-54502
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2459023
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2025/cve-2025-54502.json
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-54502?
CVE-2025-54502 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Incorrect use of boot service in the AMD Platform Configuration Blob (APCB) SMM driver could allow a privileged attacker with local access (Ring 0) to achieve privilege escalation potentially resultin...
How severe is CVE-2025-54502?
CVE-2025-54502 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-54502?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.