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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION- SECURITY BULLETIN

Document ID: c06968113

Version: 1

HPSBHF03707 rev. 1 - AMD® Ryzen Master™ Driver October 2020 Security Update

Notice: The information in this security bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.

Release date : 18-Nov-2020

Last updated : 18-Nov-2020

Potential Security Impact:
Escalation of Privilege
Source: HP, HP Product Security Response Team (PSRT)
Reported by: AMD

VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
AMD has informed HP of a potential security vulnerability identified in the AMD® Ryzen Master™ Driver which might allow escalation of privileges.
For detailed information on the vulnerability, visit the AMD Product Security page at https://www.amd.com/psirt (in English).
Reference Number
CVE-2020-12928; PSR-2020-0231
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
The AMD Ryzen Master™ software is used to support the overclocking feature in certain versions of the HP OMEN Command Center. Mitigated versions of AMD Ryzen Master™ are being provided via an OMEN Command Center SDK Package version 1.0.32 or higher for systems that support AMD processor overclocking. Ryzen Master™ versions prior to 2.2.0.1543 are impacted.
See RESOLUTION section for impacted products.
BACKGROUND
For a PGP signed version of this security bulletin please write to: hp-security-alert@hp.com
CVSS 3.1 Base Metrics
Reference
Base Vector
Base Score
CVE-2020-12928
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
8.1
RESOLUTION
AMD has released updates to mitigate the potential vulnerability. HP has identified affected platforms and corresponding SoftPaqs with minimum versions that mitigate the potential vulnerability. See the affected platforms listed below.
Newer versions might become available and the minimum versions listed below might become obsolete. If a SoftPaq Link becomes invalid, check the HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads site to obtain the latest update for your product model.
HP recommends keeping your system up to date with the latest firmware and software.
note:
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Pending: Softpaq is in progress.
Under investigation: System under investigation for impact, or Softpaq under investigation for feasibility/availability.
Not available: Softpaq not available due to technical or logistical constraints.
Check support page: The listed SoftPaq has been removed from download site. SoftPaqs with newer versions may be available on the HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads site.

Home Notebook PCs

Product Name
Component Type
Minimum Version
SoftPaq #
SoftPaq Link
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec0xxx
Ryzen Master in OMEN Command Center SDK
2.6.0.1644
SP110577
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1xxx
Ryzen Master in OMEN Command Center SDK
2.6.0.1644
SP110577
HP Pavilion Gaming 15z-ec100
Ryzen Master in OMEN Command Center SDK
2.6.0.1644
SP110577
OMEN by HP 15-en0xxx
Ryzen Master in OMEN Command Center SDK
2.6.0.1644
SP110577
OMEN by HP 15z-en000
Ryzen Master in OMEN Command Center SDK
2.6.0.1644
SP110577

Home Desktop PCs

Product Name
Component Type
Minimum Version
SoftPaq #
SoftPaq Link
HP OMEN 25L Desktop GT11-0xxx
Ryzen Master in OMEN Command Center SDK
2.6.0.1644
SP110577
HP OMEN 25L Desktop GT12-0xxx
Ryzen Master in OMEN Command Center SDK
2.6.0.1644
SP110577
HP OMEN 25L Desktop GT13-0xxx
Ryzen Master in OMEN Command Center SDK
2.6.0.1644
SP110577
HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-0xxx
Ryzen Master in OMEN Command Center SDK
2.6.0.1644
SP110577
HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-1xxx
Ryzen Master in OMEN Command Center SDK
2.6.0.1644
SP110577
HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-2xxx
Ryzen Master in OMEN Command Center SDK
2.6.0.1644
SP110577
OMEN by HP 875-0xxx
Ryzen Master in OMEN Command Center SDK
2.6.0.1644
SP110577
OMEN by HP 875-1xxx
Ryzen Master in OMEN Command Center SDK
2.6.0.1644
SP110577
OMEN by HP 880-0xx Desktop
Ryzen Master in OMEN Command Center SDK
2.6.0.1644
SP110577
OMEN by HP 880-1xx Desktop
Ryzen Master in OMEN Command Center SDK
2.6.0.1644
SP110577
OMEN by HP 880-5xx Desktop
Ryzen Master in OMEN Command Center SDK
2.6.0.1644
SP110577
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REVISION HISTORY : Version: 1 – 18 November 2020 Initial release.

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