AMD μProf up to 4.x improper validation of specified index, position, or offset in input
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in AMD μProf up to 4.x. This issue affects some unknown processing. This manipulation causes improper validation of specified index, position, or offset in input. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-48502. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in AMD μProf up to 4.x. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper validation of specified index, position, or offset in input vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1285. The product receives input that is expected to specify an index, position, or offset into an indexable resource such as a buffer or file, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the specified index/position/offset has the required properties. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:
Improper input validation within AMD uprof can allow a local attacker to overwrite MSR registers, potentially resulting in crash or denial of service.
It is possible to read the advisory at amd.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-48502 since 05/22/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.
Upgrading to version 5.0 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-198504). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
Product
Vendor
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4
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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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CNA Base Score: 5.5
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Exploiting
Class: Improper validation of specified index, position, or offset in inputCWE: CWE-1285
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: μProf 5.0
Timeline
05/22/2025 CVE reserved11/21/2025 Advisory disclosed
11/21/2025 VulDB entry created
11/22/2025 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Advisory: amd.comStatus: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2025-48502 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-48502
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-333271
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Entry
Created: 11/21/2025 21:16Updated: 11/22/2025 03:21
Changes: 11/21/2025 21:16 (62), 11/22/2025 03:21 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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