CVE-2020-6101: Critical severity amd radeon directx 11 driver vulnerability
An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the Shader functionality of AMD Radeon DirectX 11 Driver atidxx64.dll 26.20.15019.19000. An attacker can provide a specially crafted shader file to trigger this vulnerability, resulting in code execution. This vulnerability can be triggered from a HYPER-V guest using the RemoteFX feature, leading to executing the vulnerable code on the HYPER-V host (inside of the rdvgm.exe process). Theoretically this vulnerability could be also triggered from web browser (using webGL and webassembly).
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-6101?
CVE-2020-6101 has been assigned a high severity rating due to the potential for code execution by an attacker.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6101?
To mitigate CVE-2020-6101, users should update their AMD Radeon DirectX 11 Driver to the latest version.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-6101?
CVE-2020-6101 is classified as a code execution vulnerability related to the Shader functionality in the AMD Radeon DirectX 11 Driver.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-6101?
Exploiting CVE-2020-6101 can lead to unauthorized code execution on the affected system.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-6101?
CVE-2020-6101 specifically affects the AMD Radeon DirectX 11 Driver version 26.20.15019.19000.