CVE-2023-20562

Summary

CVE-2023-20562 is a vulnerability affecting AMD uProf. This issue stems from insufficient validation of the IOCTL (Input Output Control) input buffer. An authenticated user can exploit this flaw to load an unsigned driver, potentially gaining arbitrary kernel execution rights. This vulnerability poses a significant risk, as unsigned drivers can bypass normal security checks and execute malicious code. It is essential for AMD to release a patch to mitigate this issue and prevent potential attacks.

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