CVE-2025-54517: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write in AMD AMD Instinct™ MI250
Out of bounds write in AMD AMDGV_CMD_GET_DIAG_DATA ioctl handler could allow a local user to escalate privileges via remote code execution.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-54517 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the AMDGV_CMD_GET_DIAG_DATA ioctl handler of the AMD Instinct™ MI250 device. This vulnerability could allow a local user with limited privileges to escalate their privileges, potentially enabling remote code execution. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no user interaction, and the vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. The vulnerability is categorized as CWE-787. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by AMD as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables a local attacker with limited privileges to perform an out-of-bounds write, which can lead to privilege escalation and potentially remote code execution. This could compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or mitigation level has been published by AMD, users should monitor AMD's advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict local access to trusted users only to reduce risk.
CVE-2025-54517: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write in AMD AMD Instinct™ MI250
Description
Out of bounds write in AMD AMDGV_CMD_GET_DIAG_DATA ioctl handler could allow a local user to escalate privileges via remote code execution.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-54517 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the AMDGV_CMD_GET_DIAG_DATA ioctl handler of the AMD Instinct™ MI250 device. This vulnerability could allow a local user with limited privileges to escalate their privileges, potentially enabling remote code execution. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no user interaction, and the vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. The vulnerability is categorized as CWE-787. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by AMD as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables a local attacker with limited privileges to perform an out-of-bounds write, which can lead to privilege escalation and potentially remote code execution. This could compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or mitigation level has been published by AMD, users should monitor AMD's advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict local access to trusted users only to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- AMD
- Date Reserved
- 2025-07-23T15:01:52.882Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a068dc1ec166c07b09ac9f4
Added to database: 5/15/2026, 3:06:41 AM
Last enriched: 5/15/2026, 3:21:47 AM
Last updated: 5/16/2026, 6:28:39 AM
Views: 12
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