CVE-2018-8935
First published: Thu Mar 22 2018(Updated: )
The Promontory chipset, as used in AMD Ryzen and Ryzen Pro platforms, has a backdoor in the ASIC, aka CHIMERA-HW.
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-2018-8935?
CVE-2018-8935 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the presence of a backdoor in the Promontory chipset.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8935?
To mitigate CVE-2018-8935, users should update to the latest firmware versions provided by AMD for Ryzen and Ryzen Pro platforms.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8935?
CVE-2018-8935 affects the Promontory chipset used in AMD Ryzen and Ryzen Pro platforms.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8935?
CVE-2018-8935 is categorized as a hardware vulnerability due to its relation to a backdoor in the ASIC of the Promontory chipset.
Is CVE-2018-8935 being actively exploited?
As of now, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2018-8935, but it remains a significant security concern.
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