CVE-2024-56161

7.2 HIGH
Published: February 03, 2025 Modified: April 15, 2026
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Description

Improper signature verification in AMD CPU ROM microcode patch loader may allow an attacker with local administrator privilege to load malicious CPU microcode resulting in loss of confidentiality and integrity of a confidential guest running under AMD SEV-SNP.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.2 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
27th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)