CVE-2024-56161 - CVE House
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Status published High CVE-2024-56161

Improper signature verification in AMD CPU ROM microcode patch loader...

Vulnerability Description

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.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

No credits recorded in the NVD database.

Affected Vendor

Affected Software

AMD EPYC™ 7001 Series, AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series, AMD EPYC™ 7003 Series, AMD EPYC™ 9004 Series
Vulnerable Versions:
NaplesPI 1.0.0.P, RomePI 1.0.0.L, MilanPI 1.0.0.F, Genoa 1.0.0.E

Timeline

Official Publish: February 3rd, 2025
Last Modified: April 2nd, 2025
Added to House: July 22nd, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weaknesses (CWE)