Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
AMD reports a DLL hijacking issue in AMD Cleanup Utility that could let a local attacker raise privileges and run arbitrary code. It is high severity, but the source bundle does not show active exploitation or a public exploit. Exposure is mainly Windows systems where affected AMD cleanup or graphics software is installed.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority endpoint hardening and patching item, especially for privileged-user workstations. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but successful abuse could turn limited local access into arbitrary code execution with elevated impact.
Technical view
CVE-2024-36333 is CWE-427, untrusted search path / DLL hijacking, in AMD Cleanup Utility. CVSS 4.0 is 7.0 high: local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction present, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact on the vulnerable system.
Likely exposure
Organizations are likely exposed on Windows endpoints, workstations, and admin support systems using AMD Cleanup Utility or the listed AMD Radeon Adrenalin and PRO software lines. Evidence is incomplete for exact deployment prevalence, supported platforms, and fixed-versus-affected build boundaries beyond the supplied AMD/CVE entries.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not claim active exploitation, and KEV status is false. This is a post-access privilege escalation path: an attacker already on the local system with low privileges may be able to abuse DLL loading behavior if conditions and user interaction align.
Researcher notes
The bundle identifies CWE-427 and CVSS 4.0 local privilege escalation characteristics. It does not provide exploit mechanics, proof of exploitation, or detailed fixed build semantics. Researchers should validate exposure through installed AMD utility/software versions and AMD’s bulletin rather than inferring unsupported affected products.
Mitigation direction
- Review AMD bulletin AMD-SB-6027 for vendor remediation guidance.
- Update affected AMD Cleanup Utility and AMD Software packages per AMD guidance.
- Restrict local administrative workflows on systems with AMD utility software installed.
- Limit execution of cleanup utilities to trusted paths and trusted administrators.
- Prioritize endpoints used by IT, engineering, and privileged users.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints for AMD Cleanup Utility and listed AMD Radeon software versions.
- Compare installed AMD packages against AMD-SB-6027 and CVE records.
- Check whether vulnerable utility versions are present on high-value workstations.
- Confirm patch or replacement status through endpoint management reporting.
- Review local privilege escalation alerts involving AMD utility execution.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——AMDVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
7HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-6027.htmlCVE reference, AMD
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CWE details
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Uncontrolled Search Path Element
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