CVE-2025-22047

5.5 MEDIUM
Published: April 16, 2025 Modified: October 31, 2025

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: x86/microcode/AMD: Fix __apply_microcode_amd()'s return value When verify_sha256_digest() fails, __apply_microcode_amd() should propagate the failure by returning false (and not -1 which is promoted to true).

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/31ab12df723543047c3fc19cb8f8c4498ec6267f
Source: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/763f4d638f71cb45235395790a46e9f9e84227fd
Source: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f705a45f130a85fbf31c2abdc999c65644c8307
Source: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ada88219d5315fc13f2910fe278c7112d8d68889
Source: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d295c58fad1d5ab987a81f139dd21498732c4f13
Source: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Patch

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
5th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

linux