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CVE-2021-26373:
Linux openSUSE vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2021-26373 is a security vulnerability affecting AMD processors' System Management Unit (SMU). The vulnerability was disclosed in May 2022 and involves insufficient bound checks in the SMU that could lead to system voltage malfunctions (NVD, AMD Server Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability is characterized by insufficient bound checks in the System Management Unit (SMU), which can result in system voltage malfunction. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) (NVD).
Impact
The exploitation of this vulnerability can result in denial of resources and/or possibly denial of service, potentially affecting system stability and availability (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
As of the latest reports, there are no known mitigations available for this vulnerability. Software packages will be provided when available (Red Hat).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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