CVE-2024-56161
low-risk
Published 2025-02-03
Improper signature verification in AMD CPU ROM microcode patch loader may allow an attacker with local administrator privilege to load malicious CPU microcode resulting in loss of confidentiality and integrity of a confidential guest running under AMD SEV-SNP.
Do I need to act?
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0.10% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.2/10
High
LOCAL
/ HIGH complexity
References (5)
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/ 100
low-risk
Severity
19/34 · Moderate
Exploitability
0/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal