How severe is CVE-2021-46748?

CVE-2021-46748 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-46748 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-46748?

CVE-2021-46748 primarily affects Amd Radeon Software. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-46748?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-46748 published?

CVE-2021-46748 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-46748

CVE-2021-46748 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Amd Radeon Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Amd Radeon Software
Published: 2023-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient bounds checking in the ASP (AMD Secure Processor) may allow an attacker to access memory outside the bounds of what is permissible to a TA (Trusted Application) resulting in a potential denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-46748?: Insufficient bounds checking in the ASP (AMD Secure Processor) may allow an attacker to access memory outside the bounds of what is permissible to a TA (Trusted Application) resulting in a potential denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2021-46748?: CVE-2021-46748 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-46748 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-46748?: CVE-2021-46748 primarily affects Amd Radeon Software. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-46748?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-46748 published?: CVE-2021-46748 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:intel:radeon_rx_vega_m_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:amd:radeon_software:*:*:*:*:adrenalin:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:amd:radeon_software:*:*:*:*:pro:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:amd:radeon_rx_vega_56_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:amd:radeon_rx_vega_64_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:amd:radeon_pro_vega_56_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:amd:radeon_pro_vega_64_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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