AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Processors System Management Mode input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Processors, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 WX-Series Processors, Ryzen 7030 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 WX-Series Processors, Ryzen 3000 Desktop Processors, Athlon 3000 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 3000 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 5000 Desktop Processors, Athlon 3000 Desktop Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 8000 Desktop Processors, Ryzen 7040 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 4000 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 6000 Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 7000 Desktop Processors, Ryzen 7020 Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 7045 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 7035 Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 5000 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 5000 Desktop Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 4000 Desktop Processors, Ryzen Embedded R1000 Processors, Ryzen Embedded R2000 Processors, Ryzen Embedded 5000 Processors, Ryzen Embedded V1000 Processors, Ryzen Embedded V2000 Processors and Ryzen Embedded V3000 Processors. Affected is an unknown function of the component System Management Mode. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-21947. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Processors, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 WX-Series Processors, Ryzen 7030 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 WX-Series Processors, Ryzen 3000 Desktop Processors, Athlon 3000 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 3000 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 5000 Desktop Processors, Athlon 3000 Desktop Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 8000 Desktop Processors, Ryzen 7040 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 4000 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 6000 Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 7000 Desktop Processors, Ryzen 7020 Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 7045 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 7035 Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 5000 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 5000 Desktop Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 4000 Desktop Processors, Ryzen Embedded R1000 Processors, Ryzen Embedded R2000 Processors, Ryzen Embedded 5000 Processors, Ryzen Embedded V1000 Processors, Ryzen Embedded V2000 Processors and Ryzen Embedded V3000 Processors. Affected is an unknown code block of the component System Management Mode. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper input validation in the system management mode (SMM) could allow a privileged attacker to overwrite arbitrary memory potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution at the SMM level.

The advisory is shared for download at amd.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-21947 since 01/03/2024. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at EUVD (EUVD-2024-19553) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1770). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • Dell PowerEdge
  • Lenovo Computer
  • HP Computer
  • AMD Prozessor

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/03/2024 CVE reserved
09/06/2025 +611 days Advisory disclosed
09/06/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/13/2025 +98 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: amd.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-21947 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-21947
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322992
EUVD: 🔒
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1770 - AMD Prozessoren: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 09/06/2025 19:59
Updated: 12/13/2025 16:49
Changes: 09/06/2025 19:59 (61), 09/09/2025 07:08 (1), 12/13/2025 16:49 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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