Insufficient Validation in IOCTL Input/Output Buffer in AMD µProf

CVE-2022-27674

Summary

The vulnerability in AMD µProf arises from insufficient validation in the IOCTL input/output buffer. This flaw can enable an attacker to bypass necessary bounds checks, which may subsequently result in a crash of the Windows kernel. Such an incident leads to denial of service, exposing systems to further risks. It is crucial for users of AMD µProf to implement the latest patches and updates to mitigate this security threat.

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