CVE-2020-6103: Critical severity amd radeon directx 11 driver vulnerability

Published Jul 20, 2020
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Updated

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 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).

Affected Software

1 affected component
AMD Radeon DirectX 11 Driver atidxx64.dll=26.20.15019.19000

Event History

Jul 20, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6103?

CVE-2020-6103 is considered a critical vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-6103?

To mitigate CVE-2020-6103, update the AMD Radeon DirectX 11 Driver to the latest version released by AMD.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-6103?

CVE-2020-6103 specifically affects systems running AMD Radeon DirectX 11 Driver version 26.20.15019.19000.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-6103?

CVE-2020-6103 is a code execution vulnerability that arises from issues in the Shader functionality.

5

Can CVE-2020-6103 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-6103 can be exploited by attackers remotely through specially crafted shader files.

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