CVE-2025-0046: Security Vulnerability in AMD AMD Power Design Manager (PDM) Software Installer for Windows
Incorrect directory permissions could allow a local user to escalate their privileges, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-0046 affects the AMD Power Design Manager (PDM) Software Installer for Windows. It is caused by incorrect directory permissions, which may permit a local user with limited privileges to escalate their privileges. This escalation could enable the execution of arbitrary code. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low attack complexity, no attack vector confidentiality or integrity impact, but high impact on availability, integrity, and availability of the system. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
A local user could exploit incorrect directory permissions to escalate privileges, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. This could compromise system integrity and availability. There is no evidence of known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local user access and monitor for suspicious activity related to the AMD Power Design Manager installer. Avoid granting unnecessary local privileges to users.
CVE-2025-0046: Security Vulnerability in AMD AMD Power Design Manager (PDM) Software Installer for Windows
Description
Incorrect directory permissions could allow a local user to escalate their privileges, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.0high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-0046 affects the AMD Power Design Manager (PDM) Software Installer for Windows. It is caused by incorrect directory permissions, which may permit a local user with limited privileges to escalate their privileges. This escalation could enable the execution of arbitrary code. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low attack complexity, no attack vector confidentiality or integrity impact, but high impact on availability, integrity, and availability of the system. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
A local user could exploit incorrect directory permissions to escalate privileges, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. This could compromise system integrity and availability. There is no evidence of known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local user access and monitor for suspicious activity related to the AMD Power Design Manager installer. Avoid granting unnecessary local privileges to users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- AMD
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-21T16:18:14.725Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7b5eeabf8831d5391df901
Added to database: 08/11/2026, 17:42:02 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 17:57:06 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 01:34:21 UTC
Views: 7
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