# What is CVE-2023-20597?

> CVE-2023-20597 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) in Ryzen 3 3100 Firmware from Amd, published on 20 September 2023. It is not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today. The latest forecast puts its chance of use in the next 30 days at 0.2%. If you run an affected version, plan in the vendor’s fix.

Canonical page: https://www.precursorintelligence.com/what-is/cve-2023-20597

## At a glance

- **Verdict:** Plan it in. No sign of exploitation and a low forecast. Patch it in your normal update cycle.
- **Precursor Intelligence risk score:** 23 out of 100 (Low); action: Monitor. Kept up to date as the evidence changes.
- **Severity:** Medium (CVSS 5.5 out of 10)
- **Known to be exploited:** No, not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today
- **Chance of use in the next 30 days:** 0.2% (latest exploit-likelihood forecast)
- **Published:** 20 September 2023
- **Record last updated:** 27 June 2025
- **Main product:** Ryzen 3 3100 Firmware from Amd
- **Affected products:** 101

## What is CVE-2023-20597? In plain terms

An attacker has to be already on the device with an ordinary user account, and nobody has to click anything. If it works, the attacker can read data.

### The official description

Improper initialization of variables in the DXE driver may allow a privileged user to leak sensitive information via local access.

### What kind of flaw is it?

- CWE-665: Improper Initialization
- CWE-824: Access of Uninitialized Pointer

### How an attack on it works

- Where an attacker can be: Already on the device
- How hard it is to pull off: Easy: no special conditions
- Login needed first: An ordinary user account
- Does someone have to click: No, nobody has to do anything
- What an attacker gets: Can read data

Severity vector: `CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N`

## Is CVE-2023-20597 being exploited? Not that we know of

It is not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today. The latest forecast puts the chance of it being used in the next 30 days at 0.2%. That can change at any time, which is why we keep watching.

Exploit likelihood over the last 7 days: 0.2%, 0.2%, 0.2%, 0.2%, 0.2%, 0.2%, 0.2%.

### Timeline

- 20 September 2023: Published
- 27 June 2025: Record last updated

### How Precursor Intelligence ranks it

CVE-2023-20597 scores **23 out of 100 (Low)**, with the action "Monitor".

Every published flaw gets a risk score from 0 to 100, kept up to date as the evidence changes. Four things go into the score, from the one that counts most to the ones that count less:

- Evidence it is being exploited: biggest factor
- How severe it is: strong factor
- How widely exposed it is: smaller factor
- Threat activity around it: smaller factor

85 and above is Critical. Anything confirmed as exploited is always marked for an emergency patch, whatever its score. When this flaw matches software you track, it lands in your list with its score and the reasons behind it.

## Who is affected by CVE-2023-20597?

The published record lists 101 products.

- [Ryzen 3 3100 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3100_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3 3200g Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3200g_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3 3200ge Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3200ge_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3 3200u Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3200u_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3 3250c Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3250c_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3 3250u Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3250u_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3 3300 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3300_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3 3300g Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3300g_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3 3300u Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3300u_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3 3300x Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3300x_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3 3350u Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3350u_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3 3450u Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3450u_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3 3500c Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3500c_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3 3500u Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3500u_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3 3550h Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3550h_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3 3580u Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3580u_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3 3700c Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3700c_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3 3700u Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3700u_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3 3750h Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3750h_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3 3780u Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3_3780u_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3100 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3100_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3300x Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3300x_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3500 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3500_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3500x Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3500x_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3600 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3600_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3600x Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3600x_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3600xt Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3600xt_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3800x Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3800x_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3800xt Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3800xt_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3900 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3900_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3900x Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3900x_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3900xt Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3900xt_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3945wx Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3945wx_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3950x Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3950x_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3955wx Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3955wx_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3960x Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3960x_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3970x Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3970x_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3975wx Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3975wx_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3990x Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3990x_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 3995wx Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_3995wx_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5 5500 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5_5500_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5 5500u Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5_5500u_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5 5560u Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5_5560u_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5 5600 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5_5600_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5 5600g Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5_5600g_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5 5600ge Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5_5600ge_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5 5600h Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5_5600h_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5 5600hs Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5_5600hs_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5 5600u Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5_5600u_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5 5600x Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5_5600x_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5 5600x3d Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5_5600x3d_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5 5625c Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5_5625c_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5 5625u Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5_5625u_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5 5700g Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5_5700g_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5 5700ge Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5_5700ge_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5300g Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5300g_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5300ge Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5300ge_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5500 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5500_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5600 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5600_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5600g Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5600g_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5600ge Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5600ge_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5600x Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5600x_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5700g Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5700g_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5700ge Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5700ge_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5700x Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5700x_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5800 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5800_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5800x Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5800x_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5800x3d Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5800x3d_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5900 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5900_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5900x Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5900x_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5945wx Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5945wx_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5950x Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5950x_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5955wx Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5955wx_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5965wx Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5965wx_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5975wx Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5975wx_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen 5995wx Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_5995wx_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): cezannepi-fp6_1.0.0.b, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8
- [Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3795wx Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_threadripper_pro_3795wx_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): castlepeakwspi-swrx8_1.0.0.a, chagallwspi-swrx8_1.0.0.4
- [Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3945wx Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/amd/ryzen_threadripper_pro_3945wx_firmware) by [Amd](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/amd) (Operating system): castlepeakwspi-swrx8_1.0.0.a, chagallwspi-swrx8_1.0.0.4
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## How do I fix CVE-2023-20597?

1. **Check whether you run it.** Compare your versions with the affected products above. Not sure what you run? Precursor Intelligence can work it out from your public website, or you can pick it from a list.
2. **Apply the vendor’s fix.** Install the update named in the vendor’s advisory. We’ve put the advisory first in the list.
3. **If you can’t patch today.** Follow any mitigation the vendor publishes, and limit who can reach the affected system from the internet until the update is in.
4. **Keep an eye on it.** Track the product and we tell you as soon as we spot this flaw on the list of exploited flaws, or a jump in its exploit likelihood.

### References

- [amd.com](https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-4007) (Vendor advisory)

## Questions

### What is CVE-2023-20597?

CVE-2023-20597 is a medium-severity flaw in Ryzen 3 3100 Firmware from Amd, published on 20 September 2023. An attacker has to be already on the device with an ordinary user account, and nobody has to click anything. If it works, the attacker can read data.

### How serious is CVE-2023-20597?

It scores 5.5 out of 10 on the CVSS severity scale, which is medium. Our risk score for CVE-2023-20597 is 23 out of 100, which is Low. Its action is "Monitor". No sign of exploitation and a low forecast. Patch it in your normal update cycle.

### Is CVE-2023-20597 being exploited?

It is not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today. The latest forecast puts the chance of it being used in the next 30 days at 0.2%. That can change at any time, which is why we keep watching.

### Which versions does CVE-2023-20597 affect?

For Ryzen 3 3100 Firmware from Amd: comboam4pi_1.0.0.9, comboam4v2pi_1.2.0.8. The record lists 101 products in all, each with its versions, under "Who is affected" on this page.

### How do I fix CVE-2023-20597?

Install the update the vendor names in its advisory, linked first under "How do I fix" on this page. If you can't patch today, follow the vendor's mitigation and limit who can reach the affected system from the internet.

## Does CVE-2023-20597 affect you?

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