CVE-2025-54518
HIGHDescription
This vulnerability was found and addressed by AMD. We are documenting it in the Security Update Guide to encourage customers to install the May 2026 version of Windows as soon as possible. The vulnerability assigned to this CVE is in certain processor models offered by AMD. The mitigation for this vulnerability requires a Windows update. This CVE is being documented in the Security Update Guide to announce that the latest builds of Windows enable the mitigation and provide protection against the vulnerability. Please see the following for more information: AMD-SB-7052
How to fix
This vulnerability affects an unusually large number of packages. The highest-confidence fixes are shown above; the full list is longer. Check the referenced advisories for complete coverage.
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Low risk: more likely to be exploited than 21% of all known CVEs.
References
- amd.com
- openwall.com
- xenbits.xen.org
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- bugzilla.redhat.com
- security.access.redhat.com
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| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-49141 | High | 7.8 | 0.3% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2023-42667 | High | 7.8 | 0.2% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2023-31325 | High | 7.2 | 0.1% | - | - |
| CVE-2024-36332 | Medium | 6.8 | 0.1% | - | - |
| CVE-2025-54514 | Unscored | - | 0.1% | - | - |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2025-54518?
Published advisories record a fix for 474 affected products. The "How to fix" section on this page lists the fixed version and source advisory for each one, so apply the entry matching what you actually run.
Is CVE-2025-54518 being actively exploited?
Not that we know of. CVE-2025-54518 is not in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Its EPSS score of 0.29% is the estimated probability that it will be exploited in the next 30 days. That is higher than 21% of all scored CVEs.
How severe is CVE-2025-54518?
CVE-2025-54518 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.0, rated important. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
What does CVE-2025-54518 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for xen (Debian), Windows 10 Version 1607 (Windows), Windows 10 Version 1809 (Windows), Windows 10 Version 21H2 (Windows), and 470 more. Only products with a sourced advisory are listed, so treat this as what we can cite rather than a complete inventory.
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