CVE-2025-54512

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AMD Ryzen Master DLL Hijacking Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-12

Assigner: Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Description

A DLL hijacking vulnerability within the AMD Ryzen Master installation could allow a local user-privileged attacker to escalate privileges, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-11

Last Modified

2026-08-12

Generated

2026-09-01

AI Q&A

2026-08-12

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-30

NVD

CVE-2025-54512

EUVD

EUVD-2025-210697

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
amd	ryzen_master	*
amd	ryzen_master	3.0.0.4199

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-427	The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2025-54512 is a DLL hijacking vulnerability in the AMD Ryzen Master installation process. A local attacker with user privileges can place malicious DLL files in the installation directory before the software is installed. When an administrator installs AMD Ryzen Master, these malicious DLLs are executed, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges.

Detection Guidance

Check for unauthorized DLL files in the AMD Ryzen Master installation directory. Review system logs for unexpected privilege escalation events during or after installation. Use process monitoring tools like Process Explorer to detect suspicious DLL loading.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows a local attacker with limited privileges to escalate their access to higher privileges on the system. If exploited, it could lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially allowing the attacker to take control of the affected system.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability could potentially impact compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA by enabling unauthorized privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution on affected systems. This may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating confidentiality requirements under these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update AMD Ryzen Master to version 3.0.0.4199 or later. Remove any untrusted DLL files from the installation directory. Restrict write permissions to the installation folder to prevent unauthorized DLL placement.

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