CVE-2025-52539
📋 TL;DR
A buffer overflow vulnerability in Xilinx Run Time Environment allows local attackers to read or corrupt data from the advanced extensible interface (AXI). This could lead to loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. Users of Xilinx/AMD FPGA platforms with the vulnerable runtime environment are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Xilinx Run Time Environment
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise allowing privilege escalation, data exfiltration, or denial of service through AXI interface manipulation.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation allowing attackers to read sensitive data or disrupt system operations.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper access controls and isolation prevent local attackers from reaching vulnerable components.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires local access and knowledge of buffer overflow exploitation techniques. No public exploit code identified in initial advisory.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check AMD advisory for specific patched versions
Vendor Advisory: https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-8014.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review AMD advisory AMD-SB-8014. 2. Identify affected Xilinx Run Time Environment versions. 3. Apply vendor-provided patches or updates. 4. Restart affected systems to complete installation.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict local access
allLimit local user access to systems running vulnerable Xilinx Run Time Environment
Isolate FPGA systems
allSegment networks and restrict access to systems with FPGA components
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to prevent unauthorized local access to affected systems
- Monitor systems for unusual AXI interface activity or buffer overflow attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Xilinx Run Time Environment version against affected versions listed in AMD advisory AMD-SB-8014Check Version:
Consult Xilinx/AMD documentation for version checking commands specific to your platformVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Xilinx Run Time Environment has been updated to patched version and restart completed📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual process crashes in Xilinx Run Time Environment
- Buffer overflow error messages in system logs
- Unexpected AXI interface access attempts
Network Indicators:
- Local privilege escalation attempts
- Unusual local process communication patterns
SIEM Query:
Process monitoring for Xilinx Run Time Environment crashes combined with privilege escalation alerts