AMD EPYC 9004 Processors/EPYC Embedded 9004 IOMMU improper validation of specified quantity in input

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in AMD EPYC 9004 Processors and EPYC Embedded 9004. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component IOMMU Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper validation of specified quantity in input. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-20581. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in AMD EPYC 9004 Processors and EPYC Embedded 9004 (version unknown) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component IOMMU Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper validation of specified quantity in input vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1284. The product receives input that is expected to specify a quantity (such as size or length), but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the quantity has the required properties. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Improper access control in the IOMMU may allow a privileged attacker to bypass RMP checks, potentially leading to a loss of guest memory integrity.

The advisory is shared for download at amd.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-20581 since 10/27/2022. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper validation of specified quantity in input
CWE: CWE-1284 / CWE-703
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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10/27/2022 🔍
02/12/2025 +839 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: amd.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-20581 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-20581
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295456

Entryinfo

Created: 02/12/2025 08:45
Changes: 02/12/2025 08:45 (61)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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