HIGH
CVE-2025-54517
CWE-787Published: May 15, 2026· Updated: May 15, 2026
8.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:12.8th
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-54517 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeX
Impact
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2025-54517
CVSS Score8.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-787
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.04%
PublishedMay 15, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-54517 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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