CVE-2023-31359: Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Manageability API could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escala

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-31359?

aim-t manageability api: upgrade to 6.0.0.2234. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-31359 being exploited?

CVE-2023-31359 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-31359 affect?

CVE-2023-31359 affects aim-t manageability api. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Manageability API could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Routine

HIGH 7.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-31359 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting aim-t manageability api. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Manageability API could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2025-05-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Advanced Micro Devices Inc. · Vendor: amd

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-13 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

amd aim-t manageability api UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.0.0.2234

Fixed in: 6.0.0.2234

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aim-t-manageability-api || rpm -q aim-t-manageability-api || aim-t-manageability-api --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.0.0.2234 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade aim-t-manageability-api

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade aim-t-manageability-api

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-31359?

aim-t manageability api: upgrade to 6.0.0.2234. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-31359 being exploited?

CVE-2023-31359 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-2023-31359 affect?

CVE-2023-31359 affects aim-t manageability api. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Manageability API could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2023-31359?

Priority 27/100. High severity

Software pages

AMD vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-31358 HIGH 7.3 UPGRADE A DLL hijacking vulnerability in the AMD Manageability API could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escala

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