How severe is CVE-2025-54517?

CVE-2025-54517 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2025-54517 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-2025-54517?

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-2025-54517 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-54517 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209879.

When was CVE-2025-54517 published?

CVE-2025-54517 was published on 2026-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-54517

CVE-2025-54517 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-209879
Weakness: CWE-787
Published: 2026-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Out of bounds write in AMD AMDGV_CMD_GET_DIAG_DATA ioctl handler could allow a local user to escalate privileges via remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-54517?: Out of bounds write in AMD AMDGV_CMD_GET_DIAG_DATA ioctl handler could allow a local user to escalate privileges via remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2025-54517?: CVE-2025-54517 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-54517 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-2025-54517?: 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-2025-54517 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-54517 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209879.
When was CVE-2025-54517 published?: CVE-2025-54517 was published on 2026-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-6027.html

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