CVE-2021-46753

Failure to validate the length fields of the ASP (AMD Secure Processor) sensor fusion hub headers may allow an attacker with a malicious Uapp or ABL to map the…

Critical · published May 9, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky length validation failure in the ASP sensor fusion hub could let attackers overwrite critical data structures, potentially exposing sensitive info! ⚡ Think of it like a restaurant that fails to check the portion size of every order. If the kitchen accepts oversized requests without validation, they could end up serving something that throws the entire meal off balance! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive data and manipulate key information within the ASP. Imagine a malicious guest rewriting the menu to include dishes nobody requested — not only could they steal recipes (data), but they could also change what’s served (data integrity) altogether!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that fails to check the portion size of every order. If the kitchen accepts oversized requests without validation, they could end up serving something that throws the entire meal off balance! CVE-2021-46753 arises from the ASP sensor fusion hub failing to validate the length of its headers, which could allow malicious applications to map and overwrite critical data regions.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive data and manipulate key information within the ASP. Imagine a malicious guest rewriting the menu to include dishes nobody requested — not only could they steal recipes (data), but they could also change what’s served (data integrity) altogether! To mitigate this, ensure your firmware is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, implement stringent validation checks on any data being processed by the ASP to prevent unauthorized modifications. You've got this! Stay vigilant and patch up to secure your systems! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00560 · 45.8th percentile
Published
2023-05-09T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 MAY 19:00Z
    Failure to validate the length fields of the ASP (AMD Secure Processor) sensor fusion hub headers may allow an attacker with a malicious Uapp or ABL to map the…
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