CVE-2024-36355
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Publication date: 2026-02-10
Last updated on: 2026-02-12
Assigner: Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| amd | epyc | * |
| amd | athlon | * |
| amd | ryzen | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-787 | The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves improper input validation in the System Management Mode (SMM) handler. An attacker who already has Ring0 (highest privilege) access could exploit this flaw to write to the System Management RAM (SMRAM) and alter the execution flow during the system's S3 (sleep) wake-up process.
By doing so, the attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code, which means they could run malicious instructions with high privileges on the affected system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is significant because it allows an attacker with already high-level access (Ring0) to execute arbitrary code during the system's wake-up from sleep mode.
This could lead to persistent compromise of the system, unauthorized control over system behavior, and potential bypass of security mechanisms that rely on the integrity of the SMM and SMRAM.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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