CVE-2024-36340
AMD uProf File Deletion/Disclosure Junction Point Vulnerability
Description
A junction point vulnerability within AMD uProf can allow a local low-privileged attacker to create junction points, potentially resulting in arbitrary file deletion or disclosure.
INFO
Published Date :
May 13, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 26, 2025, 6:52 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update AMD uProf to the latest version.
- Remove created junction points.
- Restrict permissions for creating junction points.
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-2024-36340.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-9013.html | Mitigation Patch Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-36340 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-36340
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:amd:uprof:*:*:*:*:*:freebsd:*:* versions up to (excluding) 5.0.1223 *cpe:2.3:a:amd:uprof:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:* versions up to (excluding) 5.0.1479 *cpe:2.3:a:amd:uprof:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:* versions up to (excluding) 5.0.1174 Added Reference Type Advanced Micro Devices Inc.: https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-9013.html Types: Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A junction point vulnerability within AMD uProf can allow a local low-privileged attacker to create junction points, potentially resulting in arbitrary file deletion or disclosure. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-1386 Added Reference https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-9013.html