CVE-2021-26362: High severity AMD Radeon Software vulnerability

Published May 12, 2022
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Updated

A malicious or compromised UApp or ABL may be used by an attacker to issue a malformed system call which results in mapping sensitive System Management Network (SMN) registers leading to a loss of integrity and availability.

Affected Software

71 affected components
AMD Radeon Software
AMD Ryzen 3 2200u Firmware
AMD Ryzen 3 2200u
AMD Ryzen 3 2300u Firmware
AMD Ryzen 3 2300u
AMD Ryzen 3 5125c Firmware
AMD Ryzen 3 5125c
AMD Ryzen 3 5400u Firmware
AMD Ryzen 3 5400u
AMD Athlon 3050ge Firmware
AMD Athlon 3050ge
AMD Athlon 3150ge Firmware
AMD Athlon 3150ge
AMD Athlon 3150g Firmware
AMD Athlon 3150g
AMD Ryzen 3 5425c Firmware
AMD Ryzen 3 5425c
AMD Ryzen 3 5425u Firmware
AMD Ryzen 3 5425u
AMD Ryzen 5 2500u Firmware
AMD Ryzen 5 2500u
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Firmware
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
AMD Ryzen 5 2600h Firmware
AMD Ryzen 5 2600h
AMD Ryzen 5 2600x Firmware
AMD Ryzen 5 2600x
AMD Ryzen 5 5560u Firmware
AMD Ryzen 5 5560u
AMD Ryzen 5 5600h Firmware
AMD Ryzen 5 5600h
AMD Ryzen 5 5600hs Firmware
AMD Ryzen 5 5600hs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600u Firmware
AMD Ryzen 5 5600u
AMD Ryzen 5 5600x Firmware
AMD Ryzen 5 5600x
AMD Ryzen 5 5625c Firmware
AMD Ryzen 5 5625c
AMD Ryzen 5 5625u Firmware
AMD Ryzen 5 5625u
AMD Ryzen 5 5700g Firmware
AMD Ryzen 5 5700g
AMD Ryzen 5 5700ge Firmware
AMD Ryzen 5 5700ge
AMD Ryzen 7 2700u Firmware
AMD Ryzen 7 2700u
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 Firmware
AMD Ryzen 7 2700
AMD Ryzen 7 2700x Firmware
AMD Ryzen 7 2700x
AMD Ryzen 7 2800h Firmware
AMD Ryzen 7 2800h
AMD Ryzen 7 5800h Firmware
AMD Ryzen 7 5800h
AMD Ryzen 7 5800hs Firmware
AMD Ryzen 7 5800hs
AMD Ryzen 7 5800u Firmware
AMD Ryzen 7 5800u
AMD Ryzen 7 5825c Firmware
AMD Ryzen 7 5825c
AMD Ryzen 7 5825u Firmware
AMD Ryzen 7 5825u
AMD Ryzen 9 5980hx Firmware
AMD Ryzen 9 5980hx
AMD Ryzen 9 5980hs Firmware
AMD Ryzen 9 5980hs
AMD Ryzen 9 5900hx Firmware
AMD Ryzen 9 5900hx
AMD Ryzen 9 5900hs Firmware
AMD Ryzen 9 5900hs

Event History

May 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26362?

CVE-2021-26362 is considered to pose a significant risk as it can lead to loss of integrity and availability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-26362?

To fix CVE-2021-26362, you should update to the latest version of the affected AMD software or firmware.

3

Which AMD products are affected by CVE-2021-26362?

CVE-2021-26362 affects various AMD Radeon Software, Ryzen firmware, and Athlon firmware versions.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-26362?

The potential impacts of CVE-2021-26362 include unauthorized access to sensitive information and system instability.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2021-26362?

As of now, the recommended workaround for CVE-2021-26362 is to ensure that your AMD software and firmware are up to date.

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