VDB-323000 · CVE-2024-21970 · WID-SEC-2025-1770

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Processors Power Management Firmware array index

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Processors, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 WX-Series Processors, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 WX-Series Processors, Athlon 3000 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Renoir Cezanne Raven Ridge Raven Ridge 2 Picasso Summit Pinnacle Ridge Matisse Vermeer, Athlon 3000 Desktop Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 8000 Desktop Processors, Ryzen 4000 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 6000 Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 7020 Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 7045 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 7035 Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 7000 Desktop Processors, Ryzen 7030 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 5000 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 3000 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 3000 Desktop Processors, Ryzen 5000 Desktop Processors, Ryzen Embedded R1000 Processors, Ryzen Embedded R2000 Processors, Ryzen Embedded 7000 Processors, Ryzen Embedded 5000 Processors, Ryzen Embedded V1000 Processors, Ryzen Embedded V2000 Processors and Ryzen Embedded V3000 Processors. It has been declared as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Power Management Firmware. Such manipulation leads to array index. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-21970. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 Processors, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 WX-Series Processors, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3000 WX-Series Processors, Athlon 3000 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Renoir Cezanne Raven Ridge Raven Ridge 2 Picasso Summit Pinnacle Ridge Matisse Vermeer, Athlon 3000 Desktop Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 8000 Desktop Processors, Ryzen 4000 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 6000 Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 7020 Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 7045 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 7035 Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 7000 Desktop Processors, Ryzen 7030 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 5000 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 3000 Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics, Ryzen 3000 Desktop Processors, Ryzen 5000 Desktop Processors, Ryzen Embedded R1000 Processors, Ryzen Embedded R2000 Processors, Ryzen Embedded 7000 Processors, Ryzen Embedded 5000 Processors, Ryzen Embedded V1000 Processors, Ryzen Embedded V2000 Processors and Ryzen Embedded V3000 Processors. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the component Power Management Firmware. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a array index vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-129. The product uses untrusted input when calculating or using an array index, but the product does not validate or incorrectly validates the index to ensure the index references a valid position within the array. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper validation of an array index in the AND power Management Firmware could allow a privileged attacker to corrupt AGESA memory potentially leading to a loss of integrity.

The advisory is shared for download at amd.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-21970 since 01/03/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at 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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commercial

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Temp Score: 4.0
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CNA Base Score: 4.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Array index
CWE: CWE-129 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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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-2024-21970 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-21970
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-323000
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1770 - AMD Prozessoren: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 09/06/2025 20:00
Updated: 12/13/2025 16:49
Changes: 09/06/2025 20:00 (61), 12/13/2025 16:49 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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