CVE-2024-21974: Improper input validation in the NPU driver could allow an attacker to supply a specially crafted pointer pote

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-21974?

ryzen ai software: upgrade to 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-21974 being exploited?

CVE-2024-21974 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-2024-21974 affect?

CVE-2024-21974 affects ryzen ai software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper input validation in the NPU driver could allow an attacker to supply a specially crafted pointer potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Routine

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-21974 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting ryzen ai software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper input validation in the NPU driver could allow an attacker to supply a specially crafted pointer potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
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 ryzen ai software UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2

Fixed in: 1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ryzen-ai-software || rpm -q ryzen-ai-software || ryzen-ai-software --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ryzen-ai-software

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ryzen-ai-software

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-2024-21974?

ryzen ai software: upgrade to 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-21974 being exploited?

CVE-2024-21974 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-2024-21974 affect?

CVE-2024-21974 affects ryzen ai software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper input validation in the NPU driver could allow an attacker to supply a specially crafted pointer potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2024-21974?

Priority 36/100. High severity

Software pages

AMD vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-21975 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Improper input validation in the NPU driver could allow an attacker to supply a specially crafted pointer pote
CVE-2024-21949 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE Improper validation of user input in the NPU driver could allow an attacker to provide a buffer with unexpecte

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