CVE-2020-8950
First published: Wed Feb 12 2020(Updated: )
The AUEPLauncher service in Radeon AMD User Experience Program Launcher through 1.0.0.1 on Windows allows elevation of privilege by placing a crafted file in %PROGRAMDATA%\AMD\PPC\upload and then creating a symbolic link in %PROGRAMDATA%\AMD\PPC\temp that points to an arbitrary folder with an arbitrary file name.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| AMD User Experience Program | <=1.0.0.1 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8950?
CVE-2020-8950 is a vulnerability in the AUEPLauncher service in Radeon AMD User Experience Program Launcher on Windows, which allows for elevation of privilege.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8950?
The severity of CVE-2020-8950 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.
How can I exploit CVE-2020-8950?
To exploit CVE-2020-8950, an attacker needs to place a crafted file in %PROGRAMDATA%\AMD\PPC\upload and create a symbolic link in %PROGRAMDATA%\AMD\PPC\temp pointing to an arbitrary folder.
How can I fix CVE-2020-8950?
To fix CVE-2020-8950, it is recommended to update Radeon AMD User Experience Program Launcher to version 1.0.0.2 or newer.
Where can I get more information about CVE-2020-8950?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-8950 at the following references: [1] [2].
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/amd
- canonical/amd user experience program
- version/amd user experience program/1.0.0.1
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft windows