CVE-2024-21970
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Publication date: 2025-09-06

Last updated on: 2025-09-08

Assigner: Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Description
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.
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Published
2025-09-06
Last Modified
2025-09-08
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2025-09-06
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2024-21970
EUVD
EUVD-2024-19576
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 12 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
amd ryzen_threadripper 3000
amd pro 3000wx
amd ryzen 4000
amd ryzen 5000
amd ryzen 6000
amd ryzen 3000
amd ryzen 7000
amd ryzen 8000
amd pro 5000wx
amd ryzen 2000
amd client_processor *
amd embedded_processor *
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CWE ID Description
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.
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Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow a privileged attacker to corrupt critical firmware memory, potentially compromising the integrity of the system. This could affect system stability or security by altering firmware behavior.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves improper validation of an array index in the AMD power Management Firmware. A privileged attacker could exploit this flaw to corrupt AGESA memory, which may lead to a loss of integrity in the system.

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