How severe is CVE-2025-48502?

CVE-2025-48502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-48502 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-48502?

CVE-2025-48502 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-2025-48502?

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

Does CVE-2025-48502 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-48502 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-198504.

When was CVE-2025-48502 published?

CVE-2025-48502 was published on 2025-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-48502

CVE-2025-48502 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Amd Uprof with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-1285.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-198504
Weakness: CWE-1285
Affected product: Amd Uprof
Published: 2025-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation within AMD uprof can allow a local attacker to overwrite MSR registers, potentially resulting in crash or denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-48502?: Improper input validation within AMD uprof can allow a local attacker to overwrite MSR registers, potentially resulting in crash or denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2025-48502?: CVE-2025-48502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-48502 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-48502?: CVE-2025-48502 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-2025-48502?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-48502 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-48502 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-198504.
When was CVE-2025-48502 published?: CVE-2025-48502 was published on 2025-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-9019.html

Affected products (3)

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

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