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

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

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