What is CVE-2024-21960?

CVE-2024-21960 is a high-severity vulnerability in Amd Optimizing Cpu Libraries (Aocl), classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-05-13.

How severe is CVE-2024-21960?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Is CVE-2024-21960 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Amd Optimizing Cpu Libraries (Aocl)

CVE-2024-21960

Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Optimizing CPU Libraries (AOCL) installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

EPSS: 0.001 (4.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Amd Optimizing Cpu Libraries (Aocl) — versions 4.2.1

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

psirt@amd.com

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21960?: CVE-2024-21960 is a high-severity vulnerability in Amd Optimizing Cpu Libraries (Aocl), classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-05-13.
How severe is CVE-2024-21960?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-21960 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.