PatchTheCVECVE-2023-20510: An insufficient DRAM address validation in PMFW may allow a privileged attacker to read from an invalid DRAM a
CVE-2023-20510 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting radeon software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An insufficient DRAM address validation in PMFW may allow a privileged attacker to read from an invalid DRAM address to SRAM, potentially resulting in data corruption or denial of service.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.7 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 96%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2024-08-13 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-20510?
radeon software: upgrade to 23.12.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-20510 being exploited?
CVE-2023-20510 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-20510 affect?
CVE-2023-20510 affects radeon software. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). An insufficient DRAM address validation in PMFW may allow a privileged attacker to read from an invalid DRAM address to SRAM, potentially resulting in data corruption or denial of service.
How urgent is CVE-2023-20510?
Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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