VDB-228522 · CVE-2021-46753 · GCVE-0-2021-46753

AMD EPYC Data Structure memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in AMD EPYC. This affects an unknown function of the component Data Structure Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2021-46753. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in AMD EPYC (version unknown). Affected is an unknown function of the component Data Structure Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Failure to validate the length fields of the ASP (AMD Secure Processor) sensor fusion hub headers may allow an attacker with a malicious Uapp or ABL to map the ASP sensor fusion hub region and overwrite data structures leading to a potential loss of confidentiality and integrity.

The weakness was disclosed 05/09/2023. The advisory is available at amd.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-46753 since 03/31/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Name

EPYC

License

commercial

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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NVD Base Score: 9.1
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CNA Base Score: 9.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/31/2022 🔍
05/09/2023 +404 days 🔍
05/09/2023 +0 days 🔍
01/28/2025 +630 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: amd.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-46753 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-46753
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-228522

Entryinfo

Created: 05/09/2023 23:45
Updated: 01/28/2025 17:25
Changes: 05/09/2023 23:45 (37), 06/01/2023 21:59 (11), 01/28/2025 17:25 (26)
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