CVE-2024-36355
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Publication date: 2026-02-10

Last updated on: 2026-02-12

Assigner: Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Description
Improper input validation in the SMM handler could allow an attacker with Ring0 access to write to SMRAM and modify execution flow for S3 (sleep) wake up, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
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Published
2026-02-10
Last Modified
2026-02-12
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2024-36355
EUVD
EUVD-2024-55415
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amd epyc *
amd athlon *
amd ryzen *
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CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

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