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CVE-2025-61972: Missing lock bit protection for NBIO registers could allow a local admin-privileged attacker to gain arbitrary System...

HIGH CVSS 7.5 EPSS 0.01%

Published: May 13, 2026 | Last Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

Missing lock bit protection for NBIO registers could allow a local admin-privileged attacker to gain arbitrary System Management Network (SMN) access, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in AMD Secure Processor (ASP) and loss of the SEV-SNP guest's confidentiality and integrity.

Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically

Exploitation Probability (EPSS): Low — 0.01% (2th percentile)

Low exploitation probability based on current threat landscape data. Standard patching timeline is appropriate.

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