CVE-2021-46760

Description

A malicious or compromised UApp or ABL can send a malformed system call to the bootloader, which may result in an out-of-bounds memory access that may potentially lead to an attacker leaking sensitive information or achieving code execution.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.23%
Vendor Advisory amd.com
Affected: AMD 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors “Castle Peak” HEDT
Affected: AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO Processors “Castle Peak” WS
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-46760?
CVE-2021-46760 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-46760?
To fix CVE-2021-46760, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-46760 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-46760 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-46760?
CVE-2021-46760 affects AMD 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors “Castle Peak” HEDT, AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO Processors “Castle Peak” WS.
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