Full Report
AMD security advisory (AV26-813)
Analysis Summary
# Vulnerability: Multiple Vulnerabilities in AMD Software and SDKs (AV26-813)
## CVE Details
*Note: The provided advisory summary lists affected products but does not specify individual CVE IDs for each flaw. Users should refer to the full AMD security bulletin for specific CVE mappings.*
- **CVE ID:** [Pending/Refer to Vendor Bulletin]
- **CVSS Score:** [Not specified in summary]
- **CWE:** [Likely related to Improper Access Control or Insecure Permissions based on typical AMD software advisories]
## Affected Systems
- **Products:**
- AMD Power Design Manager (PDM) Software (Installer & Un-installer)
- AMD Ryzen Master (Standard and 3000 Series)
- AMD Ryzen Master SDK & Monitoring SDK
- Vitis Libraries - Security Module
- Vitis Embedded Single File Download (SFD) for Windows
- Vitis Unified Installer for FPGAs & Adaptive SoCs (Windows)
- **Versions:**
- PDM: All versions prior to **2026.1**
- Ryzen Master: All versions prior to **3.0.0.4199** / **3.1.1.5502**
- Ryzen Master (3000 Series): All versions prior to **2.14.3.5040**
- Ryzen Master Monitoring SDK: All versions prior to **3.1.1.5478**
- Ryzen Master SDK: All versions prior to **3.0.1.4732**
- Vitis Software/Libraries: All versions prior to **2026.1**
- **Configurations:** Primarily Windows-based installations and development environments using AMD SDKs.
## Vulnerability Description
While the specific technical mechanics (e.g., buffer overflow, privilege escalation) are not detailed in this high-level alert, these vulnerabilities typically involve insufficient validation of input or insecure handling of system resources by the installers and monitoring drivers. In the context of Ryzen Master and Vitis tools, flaws often relate to how the software interacts with low-level system drivers or handles file permissions during installation/uninstallation.
## Exploitation
- **Status:** Not exploited (based on current report status; check vendor site for updates)
- **Complexity:** [Likely Medium]
- **Attack Vector:** [Local - Most software installers/SDK flaws require local access to the machine]
## Impact
- **Confidentiality:** [Potentially High if privilege escalation is involved]
- **Integrity:** [Potentially High if system files/drivers are modified]
- **Availability:** [High - Risk of system instability or denial of service]
## Remediation
### Patches
AMD recommends updating to the following versions or later:
- **AMD PDM:** 2026.1
- **AMD Ryzen Master:** 3.0.0.4199 or 3.1.1.5502
- **AMD Ryzen Master (3000 Series):** 2.14.3.5040
- **AMD Ryzen Master Monitoring SDK:** 3.1.1.5478
- **AMD Ryzen Master SDK:** 3.0.1.4732
- **Vitis Products:** 2026.1
### Workarounds
- No specific workarounds are provided; immediate patching of the software and SDKs is the primary recommendation.
- Ensure only authorized administrative users have the ability to run installers and access SDK directories.
## Detection
- **Indicators of Compromise:** Unusual driver activity or unauthorized changes to system-level settings via Ryzen Master or Vitis tools.
- **Detection methods:** Audit installed software versions against the "Affected Systems" list using endpoint management tools (e.g., SCCM, Tanium).
## References
- Cyber Centre Advisory: hxxps[://]www[.]cyber[.]gc[.]ca/en/alerts-advisories/amd-security-advisory-av26-813
- Government of Canada Bulletin: hxxps[://]www[.]canada[.]ca/en[.]html
- AMD Product Security: hxxps[://]www[.]amd[.]com/en/resources/product-security[.]html