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CVE-2023-20560

4.4 · MEDIUM

Insufficient validation of the IOCTL (Input Output Control) input buffer in AMD Ryzen™ Master may allow a privileged attacker to provide a null value potentially resulting in a Windows crash leadin…

Published Aug 15, 2023CWE-20EPSS 0.22%

Overview

CVE-2023-20560 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 15, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Insufficient validation of the IOCTL (Input Output Control) input buffer in AMD Ryzen™ Master may allow a privileged attacker to provide a null value potentially resulting in a Windows crash leading to denial of service.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20560?

CVE-2023-20560 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 15, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-20560?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-20560?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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