CVE-2024-21937: Incorrect default permissions in the AMD HIP SDK installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve pri

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-21937?

radeon software: upgrade to 24.6.1, 24.7.1, 24.q2; radeon software for hip: upgrade to 24.10.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-21937 being exploited?

CVE-2024-21937 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-2024-21937 affect?

CVE-2024-21937 affects radeon software, radeon software for hip. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Incorrect default permissions in the AMD HIP SDK installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Routine

HIGH 7.3UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-21937 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting radeon software, radeon software for hip. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect default permissions in the AMD HIP SDK installation directory 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	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2024-11-12
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

2024-11-12 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

amd radeon software UPGRADE

Affected: < 24.6.1 · < 24.7.1 · < 24.q2

Fixed in: 24.6.1, 24.7.1, 24.q2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy radeon-software || rpm -q radeon-software || radeon-software --version

2. UPGRADE to 24.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade radeon-software

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade radeon-software

Note

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

amd radeon software for hip UPGRADE

Affected: < 24.10.16

Fixed in: 24.10.16

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy radeon-software-for-hip || rpm -q radeon-software-for-hip || radeon-software-for-hip --version

2. UPGRADE to 24.10.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade radeon-software-for-hip

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade radeon-software-for-hip

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-2024-21937?

radeon software: upgrade to 24.6.1, 24.7.1, 24.q2; radeon software for hip: upgrade to 24.10.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-21937 being exploited?

CVE-2024-21937 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-2024-21937 affect?

CVE-2024-21937 affects radeon software, radeon software for hip. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Incorrect default permissions in the AMD HIP SDK installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2024-21937?

Priority 30/100. High severity

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