CVE-2023-20579: amd amd ryzen™ 3000 series processors with radeon™ graphics Improper Access Control
CVSS: 6.0v3.1MediumModified
Published 13-02-2024Last modified 02-09-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-20579 is a medium (CVSS 6.0) Improper Access Control vulnerability in amd amd ryzen™ 3000 series processors with radeon™ graphics. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 5.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.0/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.16%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-02-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-09-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper Access Control in the AMD SPI protection feature may allow a user with Ring0 (kernel mode) privileged access to bypass protections potentially resulting in loss of integrity and availability.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 3.4–6.0
- CVE.orgCNA3.4LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.16%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
5%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.16% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.16%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Amd143 products
- amd ryzen™ 3000 series processors with radeon™ graphicsvarious
- amd ryzen™ 4000 series desktop processors with radeon™ graphicsvarious
- amd ryzen™ 4000 series mobile processors with radeon™ graphicsvarious
- amd ryzen™ 5000 series desktop processor with radeon™ graphicsvarious
- amd ryzen™ 5000 series mobile processors with radeon™ graphicsvarious
1 vendor · 143 products