How severe is CVE-2023-20512?

CVE-2023-20512 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 1.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-20512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20512?

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

Does CVE-2023-20512 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-20512 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-24691.

When was CVE-2023-20512 published?

CVE-2023-20512 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-20512

CVE-2023-20512 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 1.9. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-24691
Weakness: CWE-798
Published: 2024-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A hardcoded AES key in PMFW may result in a privileged attacker gaining access to the key, potentially resulting in internal debug information leakage.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20512?: A hardcoded AES key in PMFW may result in a privileged attacker gaining access to the key, potentially resulting in internal debug information leakage.
How severe is CVE-2023-20512?: CVE-2023-20512 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 1.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-20512 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20512?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-20512 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-20512 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-24691.
When was CVE-2023-20512 published?: CVE-2023-20512 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-6005.html

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