CVE-2019-9836
CVE-2019-9836 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Amd Secure Encrypted Virtualization Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-327.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-327
- Affected product: Amd Secure Encrypted Virtualization Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) on Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Platform Security Processor (PSP; aka AMD Secure Processor or AMD-SP) 0.17 build 11 and earlier has an insecure cryptographic implementation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-9836?
- Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) on Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Platform Security Processor (PSP; aka AMD Secure Processor or AMD-SP) 0.17 build 11 and earlier has an insecure cryptographic implementation.
- How severe is CVE-2019-9836?
- CVE-2019-9836 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-9836 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-9836?
- CVE-2019-9836 primarily affects Amd Secure Encrypted Virtualization 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-2019-9836?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-9836 published?
- CVE-2019-9836 was published on 2019-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-07/msg00032.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153436/AMD-Secure-Encrypted-Virtualization-SEV-Key-Recovery.html
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Jun/46
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03943en_us
- https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:amd:secure_encrypted_virtualization_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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