CVE-2025-8087: High severity AMD Power Design Manager vulnerability
Published Aug 11, 2026
·Updated
A DLL hijacking vulnerability in AMD Power Design Manager could allow a malicious local attacker to escalate privileges during the uninstallation process, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
Affected Software
1 affected component
AMD Power Design Manager
Event History
Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:09 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-8087?
CVE-2025-8087 has a risk score of 46, indicating a medium-level vulnerability.
2
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-8087?
CVE-2025-8087 is a DLL hijacking vulnerability that allows privilege escalation and potential arbitrary code execution.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2025-8087?
CVE-2025-8087 affects users of AMD Power Design Manager during the uninstallation process.
4
How can I mitigate the risks of CVE-2025-8087?
To mitigate CVE-2025-8087, ensure that the AMD Power Design Manager is updated to the latest version provided by AMD.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-8087?
The potential impacts of CVE-2025-8087 include escalated privileges for local attackers and arbitrary code execution on affected systems.