How severe is CVE-2023-31349?

CVE-2023-31349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-31349 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31349?

CVE-2023-31349 primarily affects Amd Uprof. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31349?

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-2023-31349 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-31349 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-35660.

When was CVE-2023-31349 published?

CVE-2023-31349 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31349

CVE-2023-31349 is a high-severity vulnerability in Amd Uprof with a CVSS 3.x 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-35660
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Amd Uprof
Published: 2024-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect default permissions in the AMD μProf installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31349?: Incorrect default permissions in the AMD μProf installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-31349?: CVE-2023-31349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-31349 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31349?: CVE-2023-31349 primarily affects Amd Uprof. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31349?: 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-2023-31349 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-31349 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-35660.
When was CVE-2023-31349 published?: CVE-2023-31349 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-9001

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:amd:uprof:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:amd:uprof:*:*:*:*:*:freebsd:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:amd:uprof:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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