PatchTheCVECVE-2024-21939: Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Cloud Manageability Service (ACMS) Software installation directory co
CVE-2024-21939 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting cloud manageability service. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Cloud Manageability Service (ACMS) Software 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 | 0.2% (top 86%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-276 |
| Published | 2024-11-12 |
| 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-2024-21939?
cloud manageability service: upgrade to 2.0.0.232. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-21939 being exploited?
CVE-2024-21939 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-2024-21939 affect?
CVE-2024-21939 affects cloud manageability service. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Cloud Manageability Service (ACMS) Software installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
How urgent is CVE-2024-21939?
Priority 29/100. High severity