CVE-2024-21946

Summary

CVE-2024-21946 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting the AMD RyzenTM Master Utility. The issue stems from incorrect default permissions in the utility's installation directory. An attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges, potentially gaining the ability to execute arbitrary code. This poses a significant risk, as privilege escalation allows unauthorized access to sensitive system information or functions. System administrators are encouraged to review and adjust permissions in the AMD RyzenTM Master Utility installation directory to mitigate this risk.

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