Tomshardware AMD Auto-Updater Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution
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A security researcher revealed that the AMD auto-updater downloads updates over an insecure connection, which could enable remote code execution. This vulnerability affects users relying on the auto-updater for software updates. The insecure download method poses a risk of malicious exploitation.
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2026-02-07
Security researcher reports AMD auto-updater vulnerability
2026-02-07
Details on insecure download method disclosed
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