Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in AMD Ryzen Master Utility

CVE-2024-21946

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the AMD Ryzen Master Utility that arises from incorrect default permissions in the installation directory. This flaw could enable an attacker to exploit the permissions to achieve privilege escalation, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected user. It is crucial for users to review their installations and apply any available security updates to mitigate the associated risks.

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