CVE-2025-62628: High severity AMD AMD Optional Tools vulnerability

Published May 14, 2026
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Updated

Unsafe OpenSSL initialization within some AMD optional tools may allow a local user-privileged attacker to inject a malicious DLL, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component
AMD AMD Optional Tools

Event History

May 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:29 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-62628?

CVE-2025-62628 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-62628?

To fix CVE-2025-62628, ensure that you are using the latest version of the AMD Optional Tools, which contains the necessary security updates.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-62628?

CVE-2025-62628 affects local users of AMD Optional Tools that do not properly initialize OpenSSL.

4

What potential impact does CVE-2025-62628 have?

The potential impact of CVE-2025-62628 is arbitrary code execution resulting from a local user injecting a malicious DLL.

5

Is there any workaround for CVE-2025-62628?

As of now, the recommended approach for CVE-2025-62628 is to update the affected software as there are no documented workarounds.

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