AMD Ryzen Master Utility for Overclocking Control prior 2.13.1.3097 default permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in AMD Ryzen Master Utility for Overclocking Control. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to default permission. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-21946. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in AMD Ryzen Master Utility for Overclocking Control. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a default permission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-276. During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Incorrect default permissions in the AMD RyzenTM Master Utility installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

The advisory is shared for download at amd.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-21946 since 01/03/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1222.

Upgrading to version 2.13.1.3097 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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CNA Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Default permission
CWE: CWE-276 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Ryzen Master Utility for Overclocking Control 2.13.1.3097

Timelineinfo

01/03/2024 🔍
11/12/2024 +314 days 🔍
11/12/2024 +0 days 🔍
12/19/2024 +36 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: amd.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-21946 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-21946
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-284200

Entryinfo

Created: 11/12/2024 20:08
Updated: 12/19/2024 00:36
Changes: 11/12/2024 20:08 (62), 12/19/2024 00:36 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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