CVE-2023-31341 Memory corruption in μProf Tool

High 7.3 Published 13 Aug 2024 Updated 13 Aug 2024

An authenticated attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds write in AMD μProf, causing a Windows OS crash and denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-31341?

CVE-2023-31341 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in AMD μProf Tool, published on 13 Aug 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Insufficient validation of the Input Output Control (IOCTL) input buffer in AMD μProf may allow an authenticated attacker to cause an out-of-bounds write, potentially causing a Windows® OS crash, resulting in denial of service.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-31341?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Amd Uprof.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31341?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-31341 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2023-31341 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-31341 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c87h-375h-xrrv.