CVE-2023-20514
CVE-2023-20514 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7. 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-233.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-24693
- Weakness: CWE-233
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper handling of parameters in the AMD Secure Processor (ASP) could allow a privileged attacker to pass an arbitrary memory value to functions in the trusted execution environment resulting in arbitrary code execution
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-20514?
- Improper handling of parameters in the AMD Secure Processor (ASP) could allow a privileged attacker to pass an arbitrary memory value to functions in the trusted execution environment resulting in arbitrary code execution
- How severe is CVE-2023-20514?
- CVE-2023-20514 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2023-20514 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-20514?
- 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-2023-20514 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-20514 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-24693.
- When was CVE-2023-20514 published?
- CVE-2023-20514 was published on 2026-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-6024.html
- https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/Emb-Auto.html
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