CVE-2018-8934
First published: Thu Mar 22 2018(Updated: )
The Promontory chipset, as used in AMD Ryzen and Ryzen Pro platforms, has a backdoor in firmware, aka CHIMERA-FW.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Amd Ryzen Pro Firmware | ||
| Amd Ryzen Pro | ||
| AMD Ryzen Firmware | ||
| AMD CPUs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8934?
CVE-2018-8934 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the presence of a backdoor in the firmware of AMD Ryzen and Ryzen Pro platforms.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8934?
To address CVE-2018-8934, users should update their firmware to the latest version provided by AMD that includes security patches.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8934?
CVE-2018-8934 affects AMD Ryzen and Ryzen Pro platforms, particularly those using the Promontory chipset.
What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2018-8934?
Potential risks include unauthorized access to sensitive information and exploitation of the firmware backdoor by malicious actors.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-8934?
Currently, the most effective workaround for CVE-2018-8934 is to apply the firmware updates released by AMD to mitigate the vulnerability.
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