AMD Management Plugin for SCCM Incorrect Default Permissions Vulnerability
Bulletin ID: AMD-SB-9005
Potential Impact: Incorrect Default Permissions Leading to Arbitrary Execution
Severity: High
Summary
An incorrect default permissions vulnerability is identified within the AMD Management Plugin for the Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). The plugin is designed for IT administrators managing AMD Integrated Manageability Technology (AIM-T) capable systems.
AMD Management Plugin for SCCM (AMPS) Software inherits its permissions from the parent folder during the installation process. The Access Control List (ACL) permissions for the installation folder and its subfolders/files were found to not be appropriately configured, which could allow lower privileged users to escalate privileges, resulting in arbitrary code execution.
CVE Details
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| CVE | CVSS Severity | CVE Description |
| CVE-2024-21938 | 7.3 (High) AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Management Plugin for the Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution. |
Mitigation
AMD recommends updating to AMD Management Plug-In for SCCM version 7.0.0.1318 or later.
Acknowledgement
Internally found.
Revisions
Revision Date |
Description |
2024-11-12 |
Initial publication |
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