CVE-2025-0040
Xilinx JTAG AXI Improper Access Control Vulnerability
Description
Improper access control between the Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) and Advanced Extensible Interface (AXI) could allow an attacker with physical access to read or overwrite the contents of cross-chip debug (XCD) registers potentially resulting in loss of data integrity or confidentiality.
INFO
Published Date :
May 15, 2026, 3:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 15, 2026, 3:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-0040
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | b58fc414-a1e4-4f92-9d70-1add41838648 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Implement strict access control for JTAG.
- Secure AXI interfaces against unauthorized access.
- Validate debug register access permissions.
- Apply vendor-provided security updates.
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-2025-0040.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-4017.html | |
| https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-6027.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-0040 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-0040
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper access control between the Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) and Advanced Extensible Interface (AXI) could allow an attacker with physical access to read or overwrite the contents of cross-chip debug (XCD) registers potentially resulting in loss of data integrity or confidentiality. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:P/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-284 Added Reference https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-4017.html Added Reference https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-6027.html