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CVE-2024-0179

Description

A flaw was found in the UEFI module's System Management Mode (SMM). SMM callout within the AmdCpmDisplayFeatureSMM driver could allow locally authenticated attackers to overwrite SMRAM, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Statement

These vulnerabilities can allow a ring 0 attacker to escalate their privileges, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution within SMM.

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Mitigation

Available mitigation requires updating the BIOS (updating firmware of the CPU). The bug affects hardware (processors of the AMD EPYC™ family).

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