CVE-2013-6885

CVE-2013-6885 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Amd 16h Model Processor Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Description

The microcode on AMD 16h 00h through 0Fh processors does not properly handle the interaction between locked instructions and write-combined memory types, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a crafted application, aka the errata 793 issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6885?
The microcode on AMD 16h 00h through 0Fh processors does not properly handle the interaction between locked instructions and write-combined memory types, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a crafted application, aka the errata 793 issue.
How severe is CVE-2013-6885?
CVE-2013-6885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6885 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6885?
CVE-2013-6885 primarily affects Amd 16h Model Processor Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6885?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6885 published?
CVE-2013-6885 was published on 2013-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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