CVE-2018-8933

The AMD EPYC Server processor chips have insufficient access control for protected memory regions, aka FALLOUT-1, FALLOUT-2, and FALLOUT-3

published March 22, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Insufficient access control in AMD EPYC Server processors? Yup, that’s a recipe for potential chaos! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel with a few extra guest rooms that weren’t properly locked — anyone could sneak in and access private data without a keycard. In this case, the protected memory regions are like those unlocked doors. 🏨 An attacker could exploit this oversight to access sensitive information stored in memory regions, potentially leading to unauthorized data retrieval. Imagine someone rifling through secret hotel guest records — not a pretty picture!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a few extra guest rooms that weren’t properly locked — anyone could sneak in and access private data without a keycard. In this case, the protected memory regions are like those unlocked doors. 🏨 This vulnerability arises from inadequate access controls in AMD EPYC Server processor chips, allowing unauthorized access to protected memory regions. This could enable attackers to read sensitive data that should be off-limits.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this oversight to access sensitive information stored in memory regions, potentially leading to unauthorized data retrieval. Imagine someone rifling through secret hotel guest records — not a pretty picture! To mitigate this risk, ensure the latest firmware updates for AMD EPYC processors are applied promptly. Regularly review your system configurations to ensure that access controls are robustly enforced. 🛡️ This vulnerability is manageable! By staying proactive with updates and configurations, you’ll keep things locked down tight. You've got this! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01658 · 76.3th percentile
Published
2018-03-22T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 MAR 14:00Z
    The AMD EPYC Server processor chips have insufficient access control for protected memory regions, aka FALLOUT-1, FALLOUT-2, and FALLOUT-3
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