CVE-2024-21981
AMD Secure Processor Key Extraction Vulnerability (KEX)
Description
Improper key usage control in AMD Secure Processor (ASP) may allow an attacker with local access who has gained arbitrary code execution privilege in ASP to extract ASP cryptographic keys, potentially resulting in loss of confidentiality and integrity.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 13, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 17, 2026, 7:10 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-21981.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-3003.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-21981 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-21981
weaknesses.
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CVE-2024-21981 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD EPYC™ 7001 Series Processors', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various', 'versionType': 'PI'}], 'packageName': 'PI', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD EPYC™ 7002 Series Processors', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD EPYC™ 7003 Series Processors', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series Desktop Processors', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Desktop Processors', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Desktop Processor with Radeon™ Graphics', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD Athlon™ 3000 Series Desktop Processors with Radeon™ Graphics', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series Desktop Processors with Radeon™ Graphics', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 3000 Series Processors', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3000WX Series Processors', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 5000WX Processors', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD Athlon™ 3000 Series Mobile Processors with Radeon™ Graphics', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD Athlon™ 3000 Series Mobile Processors with Radeon™ Graphics', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series Mobile Processor with Radeon™ Graphics', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD EPYC™ Embedded 3000 Series Processors', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD EPYC™ Embedded 7002 Series Processors', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD EPYC™ Embedded 7003 Series Processors', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD Ryzen™ Embedded R1000 Series Processors', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD Ryzen™ Embedded R2000 Series Processors', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD Ryzen™ Embedded 5000 Series Processors', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1000 Series Processors', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'various'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:h:amd:athlon:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'amd', 'product': 'athlon', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '*', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:h:amd:ryzen:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'amd', 'product': 'ryzen', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '*', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:h:amd:epyc:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'amd', 'product': 'epyc', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '*', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}] Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2024-21981', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2024-08-15T17:56:59.454756Z'} -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 15, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-639 -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 13, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper key usage control in AMD Secure Processor (ASP) may allow an attacker with local access who has gained arbitrary code execution privilege in ASP to extract ASP cryptographic keys, potentially resulting in loss of confidentiality and integrity. Added Reference Advanced Micro Devices Inc. https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-3003.html [No types assigned] Added CVSS V3.1 Advanced Micro Devices Inc. AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N