CVE-2024-36347
Linux Ubuntu vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2024-36347 is a security vulnerability affecting AMD CPU microcode signature verification. The vulnerability was discovered and reserved on May 23, 2024, and affects AMD Instinct™ MI300A processors. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 6.4, indicating a medium severity level (AMD Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability is related to CPU microcode signature verification in AMD processors, specifically affecting the AMD Instinct™ MI300A platform. It has been assigned a medium severity CVSS score of 6.4 (AMD Bulletin).

Impact

The vulnerability affects AMD Instinct™ MI300A processors and various Linux distributions including Ubuntu 24.10, 24.04 LTS, 22.04 LTS, and 20.04 LTS (Ubuntu Security).

Mitigation and workarounds

AMD recommends updating to the latest Platform Initialization (PI) firmware versions to address this vulnerability (AMD Bulletin).

Additional resources


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