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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2026-0466

Improper access control in AMD uProf may allow a local attacker with user privileges to write to the kernel-shared memory section, potentially resulting in crash or denial of service.

Vulnerability Description

Improper access control in AMD uProf may allow a local attacker with user privileges to write to the kernel-shared memory section, potentially resulting in crash or denial of service.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AmdUprof< 5.3.518

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-497

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-0466?

CVE-2026-0466 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Improper access control in AMD uProf may allow a local attacker with user privileges to write to the kernel-shared memory section, potentially resulting in crash or denial of service.

How severe is CVE-2026-0466?

CVE-2026-0466 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-0466?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Amd Uprof.