AMD Optimizing CPU Libraries up to 4.x uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in AMD Optimizing CPU Libraries up to 4.x and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-36339. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in AMD Optimizing CPU Libraries up to 4.x. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A DLL hijacking vulnerability in the AMD Optimizing CPU Libraries could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

The advisory is shared at amd.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-36339 since 05/23/2024. The exploitability is told to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 5.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2024-54481). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.3
CNA Vector (AMD): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Optimizing CPU Libraries 5.0

Timelineinfo

05/23/2024 🔍
05/13/2025 +355 days 🔍
05/13/2025 +0 days 🔍
05/16/2025 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: amd.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-36339 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-36339
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-308745
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 05/13/2025 19:59
Updated: 05/16/2025 13:32
Changes: 05/13/2025 19:59 (64), 05/16/2025 13:32 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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