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Vulnerability record · CVE-2023-20520 · published 9 May 2023

CVE-2023-20520: Amd epyc 72f3 firmware out-of-bounds write vulnerability

AAmd · Epyc 72f3 Firmware

Improper access control settings in ASP Bootloader may allow an attacker to corrupt the return address causing a stack-based buffer overrun potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

9.8 CVSS 3.1 Critical EPSS 0.79% · top 45.6% CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds write
9.8CVSS 3.1 base score
0.79%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
63Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Improper access control settings in ASP Bootloader may allow an attacker to corrupt the return address causing a stack-based buffer overrun potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

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

Affected products

63 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-3001 Vendor Advisory
https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-3001 Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2023-20520), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.