DLL Hijacking Vulnerability in AMD Ryzen Master Utility
CVE-2024-21966

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Amd
Status
Amd Ryzen™ Master Utility
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 February 2025

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What is CVE-2024-21966?

The AMD Ryzen™ Master Utility is subject to a DLL hijacking vulnerability. This security flaw allows attackers to exploit the utility to achieve privilege escalation. If successfully executed, the attacker could run arbitrary code, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the affected system. It is essential for users of this utility to review the security bulletin and apply any available patches to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Version(s)

AMD Ryzen™ Master Utility 2.14.0.3205

News Articles

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AMD Ryzen DLL Hijacking Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code

A high-severity security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-21966, has been discovered in the AMD Ryzen™ Master Utility.

References

https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulleti...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 📰

    First article discovered by CybersecurityNews

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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