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Sapphire Issues Security Firmware for Radeon RX 7000 Series GPUs

Sapphire Issues Security Firmware for Radeon RX 7000 Series GPUs

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ThreatCluster •October 6, 2026 at 07:27 UTC
  • •Sapphire released firmware updates for eight Radeon RX 7000 models to address a security issue.
  • •Details about the specific vulnerability remain undisclosed by Sapphire and AMD.
  • •Affected models range from RX 7600 to RX 7900 XTX, while RX 6000 and RX 9000 series are not included.

Sapphire has released firmware updates for eight models of the Radeon RX 7000 series, addressing a security vulnerability identified in collaboration with AMD. The affected models include the RX 7600 through RX 7900 XTX. While Sapphire recommends that users update their firmware, details about the specific vulnerability remain undisclosed. The updates are separate from regular driver updates and are essential for maintaining security and stability. No information has been provided regarding the nature of the vulnerability or the conditions under which it could be exploited. The RX 6000 and RX 9000 series are not included in this update, suggesting the issue may be limited to the RDNA 3 architecture. Users are advised to check Sapphire's support page for the specific firmware updater for their GPU model.

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Timeline

2026-10-03
TechPowerUp reports on vBIOS update
TechPowerUp covered Sapphire's release of vBIOS updates for the RX 7000 series, emphasizing the importance of the updates for security.
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2026-10-05
Sapphire firmware updates released
Sapphire announced firmware updates for eight Radeon RX 7000 models to address a security vulnerability identified with AMD.
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Common questions

Which Radeon RX 7000 models are affected?
The affected models include the RX 7600, RX 7700, RX 7800, RX 7900 GRE, RX 7900 XT, and RX 7900 XTX.
What should users do?
Users are advised to update their firmware as recommended by Sapphire to enhance security and stability.
Is there any information on the vulnerability?
No specific details about the vulnerability have been disclosed by Sapphire or AMD.