How severe is CVE-2024-21960?

CVE-2024-21960 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-2024-21960 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-2024-21960?

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-2024-21960 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21960 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19566.

When was CVE-2024-21960 published?

CVE-2024-21960 was published on 2025-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21960

CVE-2024-21960 is a high-severity vulnerability 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% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19566
Weakness: CWE-276
Published: 2025-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Optimizing CPU Libraries (AOCL) installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21960?: Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Optimizing CPU Libraries (AOCL) installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-21960?: CVE-2024-21960 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-2024-21960 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-2024-21960?: 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-2024-21960 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21960 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19566.
When was CVE-2024-21960 published?: CVE-2024-21960 was published on 2025-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-9014.html

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