CVE-2023-31349 Privilege escalation in μProf Tool

High 7.3 Published 13 Aug 2024 Updated 13 Aug 2024

Incorrect default permissions in AMD μProf allow local attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code.

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-2023-31349?

CVE-2023-31349 is a high-severity 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

Incorrect default permissions in the AMD μProf installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-276

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-31349?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Amd Uprof.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31349?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-31349 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-31349 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-31349 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pwh8-gr2w-8xpq.