CVE-2024-21938: Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Management Plugin for the Microsoft® System Center Configuration Mana

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-21938?

management plugin for sccm: upgrade to 7.0.0.1318. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-21938 being exploited?

CVE-2024-21938 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-2024-21938 affect?

CVE-2024-21938 affects management plugin for sccm. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Management Plugin for the Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-21938?

Priority 34/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Routine

HIGH 7.3WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2024-21938 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting management plugin for sccm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Management Plugin for the Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

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 87%)
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 management plugin for sccm UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.0.0.1318

Fixed in: 7.0.0.1318

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy management-plugin-for-sccm || rpm -q management-plugin-for-sccm || management-plugin-for-sccm --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.0.0.1318 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade management-plugin-for-sccm

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade management-plugin-for-sccm

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-2024-21938?

management plugin for sccm: upgrade to 7.0.0.1318. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-21938 being exploited?

CVE-2024-21938 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-2024-21938 affect?

CVE-2024-21938 affects management plugin for sccm. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Management Plugin for the Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code

How urgent is CVE-2024-21938?

Priority 34/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

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References

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