VDB-228529 · CVE-2021-46759 · GCVE-0-2021-46759

AMD EPYC TEE out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in AMD EPYC. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component TEE. This manipulation causes input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-46759. It is feasible to perform the attack on the physical device. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in AMD EPYC (version unknown). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component TEE. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper syscall input validation in AMD TEE (Trusted Execution Environment) may allow an attacker with physical access and control of a Uapp that runs under the bootloader to reveal the contents of the ASP (AMD Secure Processor) bootloader accessible memory to a serial port, resulting in a potential loss of integrity.

The weakness was shared 05/09/2023. The advisory is shared at amd.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-46759 since 03/31/2022. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly 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: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.1
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 6.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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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 🔍
01/27/2025 +629 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: amd.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-46759 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-46759
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-228529

Entryinfo

Created: 05/09/2023 23:47
Updated: 01/27/2025 19:31
Changes: 05/09/2023 23:47 (36), 06/01/2023 23:14 (11), 01/27/2025 19:31 (26)
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