CVE-2025-54512
AMD Ryzen Master DLL Hijacking Privilege Escalation
Description
A DLL hijacking vulnerability within the AMD Ryzen Master installation could allow a local user-privileged attacker to escalate privileges, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 11, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 11, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | b58fc414-a1e4-4f92-9d70-1add41838648 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update AMD Ryzen Master to the latest version.
- Verify installation directory permissions.
- Remove untrusted DLLs from the installation path.
- Apply vendor security patches promptly.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2025-54512.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-9020.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD Ryzen™ Master', 'versions': [{'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '3.0.0.4199'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD Ryzen™ Master (AMD Ryzen™ 3000 Series Processors)', 'versions': [{'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '2.14.3.5040'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'vendor': 'AMD', 'product': 'AMD Ryzen™ Master SDK', 'versions': [{'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '3.0.1.4732'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] Added Description A DLL hijacking vulnerability within the AMD Ryzen Master installation could allow a local user-privileged attacker to escalate privileges, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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-427 Added Reference https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-9020.html