CVE-2022-23817
CVE-2022-23817 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 7.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-28746
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Insufficient checking of memory buffer in AMD Secure Processor (ASP) Secure OS may allow an attacker with a malicious trusted application to read/write to the ASP Secure OS kernel virtual address space, potentially resulting in privilege escalation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-23817?
- Insufficient checking of memory buffer in AMD Secure Processor (ASP) Secure OS may allow an attacker with a malicious trusted application to read/write to the ASP Secure OS kernel virtual address space, potentially resulting in privilege escalation.
- How severe is CVE-2022-23817?
- CVE-2022-23817 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.3, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2022-23817 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-23817?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2022-23817 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2022-23817 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-28746.
- When was CVE-2022-23817 published?
- CVE-2022-23817 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-1029.html
- https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-4004.html
- https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-5002.html
- https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-6027.html
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