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Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-36334 affects AMD's Radeon RX 7900 XTX RGB Tool. A malicious file in the tool's installation directory could be executed with elevated privileges, potentially allowing code execution. The issue is local, requires low privileges and user interaction, and is rated high severity.
Executive priority
Prioritize this for workstation fleets using affected AMD Radeon RGB tooling. It is not internet-exposed, but successful exploitation could give elevated code execution on affected endpoints.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-347, improper cryptographic signature verification, in the Radeon RGB tool for AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series Graphics Products. CVSS v4.0 is 7.0 with AV:L, AC:L, PR:L, UI:P, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact to the vulnerable system.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to endpoints where the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX RGB Tool executable named in the CVE is installed, especially systems where local users or software can place files in the installation directory.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The described attack requires local access, low privileges, a malicious file in the installation directory, and user interaction.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and AMD advisory reference. No exploit code, active exploitation, fixed version, or detailed vendor mitigation is present in the provided bundle. Treat remediation as vendor-guidance driven until AMD publishes specific instructions.
Mitigation direction
- Review AMD-SB-6027 and apply AMD guidance when available.
- Inventory and remove the Radeon RGB tool where it is not required.
- Restrict write access to the tool installation directory.
- Monitor AMD support pages for a corrected RGB tool release.
Validation and detection
- Identify systems with AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series GPUs and the Radeon RGB tool installed.
- Confirm whether the named amd_rx_7900_xtx_rgb_led_20241008.exe package is present.
- Review installation directory permissions for non-administrator write access.
- Check endpoint telemetry for unexpected files created in the tool directory.
Public sources used
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- 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
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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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
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-6027.htmlCVE reference, AMD
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.