CVE-2026-0438

SMM Callout Handler Enables Execution of Untrusted Code

Published May 15, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 5.4 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A System Management Mode (SMM) handler could perform a callout to code located in non-SMM/untrusted memory. A highly privileged attacker could, with active user interaction and under high complexity and present preconditions, trigger execution of attacker-controlled code in SMM, potentially compromising the system’s confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title SMM Callout Handler Enables Execution of Untrusted Code
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Description A System Management Mode (SMM) handler could perform a callout to code located in non-SMM/untrusted memory. A highly privileged attacker could, with active user interaction and under high complexity and present preconditions, trigger execution of attacker-controlled code in SMM, potentially compromising the system’s confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Weaknesses CWE-1072
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
AMD
Published
Updated
May 19, 2026, 9:01 PM
Reserved
Dec 6, 2025, 1:53 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
May 15, 2026, 2:16 AM
Modified
Oct 26, 2026, 2:10 PM