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Vulnerability record · CVE-2021-26331 · published 16 November 2021

CVE-2021-26331: Amd epyc 7003 firmware improper input validation vulnerability

AAmd · Epyc 7003 Firmware

AMD System Management Unit (SMU) contains a potential issue where a malicious user may be able to manipulate mailbox entries leading to arbitrary code execution.

7.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.30% · top 79.9% CWE-20 · Improper input validation
7.8CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 7.2
0.30%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
58Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

AMD System Management Unit (SMU) contains a potential issue where a malicious user may be able to manipulate mailbox entries leading to arbitrary code execution.

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

58 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-1021 Vendor Advisory
https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-1021 Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2021-26331), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-10-03). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.