CVE-2022-23831
CVE-2022-23831 is a high-severity vulnerability in Amd Amd Uprof with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Amd Amd Uprof
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Insufficient validation of the IOCTL input buffer in AMD μProf may allow an attacker to send an arbitrary buffer leading to a potential Windows kernel crash resulting in denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-23831?
- Insufficient validation of the IOCTL input buffer in AMD μProf may allow an attacker to send an arbitrary buffer leading to a potential Windows kernel crash resulting in denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2022-23831?
- CVE-2022-23831 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-23831 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-23831?
- CVE-2022-23831 affects Amd Amd Uprof. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-23831?
- 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.
- When was CVE-2022-23831 published?
- CVE-2022-23831 was published on 2022-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:amd:amd_uprof:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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