CVE-2024-36333: A DLL hijacking vulnerability in the AMD Cleanup Utility could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalati

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-36333 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting radeon software, cleanup utility. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A DLL hijacking vulnerability in the AMD Cleanup Utility 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	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2026-05-15
Last modified	2026-10-27

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

Last updated 2026-10-27 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-15 05:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-27 18:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

amd radeon software UPGRADE

Affected: < 26.q1 · < 25.q3.1

Fixed in: 25.q3.1, 26.q1

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 25.q3.1 (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 cleanup utility DOWNGRADE

Affected: 25.20.00.00

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 25.20.00.00

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cleanup-utility || rpm -q cleanup-utility || cleanup-utility --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 25.20.00.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cleanup-utility sudo apt install cleanup-utility=<VERSION_BEFORE_25.20.00.00> sudo apt-mark hold cleanup-utility

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list cleanup-utility sudo dnf downgrade cleanup-utility-<VERSION_BEFORE_25.20.00.00> sudo dnf versionlock add cleanup-utility

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2024-36333?

radeon software: upgrade to 25.q3.1, 26.q1; cleanup utility: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-36333 being exploited?

CVE-2024-36333 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-2024-36333 affect?

CVE-2024-36333 affects radeon software, cleanup utility. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A DLL hijacking vulnerability in the AMD Cleanup Utility could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2024-36333?

Priority 28/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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