// #microcode

AMD Zen 2 Firmware Update Strategy: Managing CPU Microcode Patches Across Enterprise Hardware

CVE-2026-46174 requires a PI firmware (BIOS/UEFI) update to deliver the AMD Zen 2 microcode fix — not a software patch. For enterprises running AMD EPYC Rome servers or Zen 2-based workstations, this means a separate patch track from OS-level vulnerability management. An asset-based approach to CPU generation inventory is the prerequisite.