CVE-2023-20562 Vulnerability details
An authenticated user can exploit insufficient IOCTL validation in AMD uProf to load an unsigned driver, leading to arbitrary kernel execution and privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-20562?
CVE-2023-20562 is a high-severity vulnerability in μProf, published on 8 Aug 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Insufficient validation in the IOCTL (Input Output Control) input buffer in AMD uProf may allow an authenticated user to load an unsigned driver potentially leading to arbitrary kernel execution.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-20562?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Amd Amd Uprof.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20562?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-20562 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-20562 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-20562 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in μProf
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f6f3-rrm8-q5r8.