CVE-2023-20577

hw: amd: SPI flash RCE

Published Sep 2, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.4 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A heap overflow in SMM module may allow an attacker with access to a second vulnerability that enables writing to SPI flash, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

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Description A vulnerability was found in AMD hardware due to a heap overflow in the SMM module. This issue could allow a local unauthenticated attacker to enable writing to SPI flash to execute arbitrary code. A heap overflow in SMM module may allow an attacker with access to a second vulnerability that enables writing to SPI flash, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
AMD
Published
Updated
Nov 3, 2026, 3:02 PM
Reserved
Oct 27, 2022, 6:53 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Sep 2, 2026, 8:17 PM
Modified
Sep 4, 2026, 8:17 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Feb 13, 2024, 12:00 AM