CVE-2020-6101

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the Shader functionality of AMD Radeon DirectX 11 Driver atidxx64.dll 26.20.15019.19000

published July 20, 2020

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โšก A specially crafted shader file could let an attacker execute code on your HYPER-V host through the AMD Radeon driver! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a chef receiving a recipe that looks harmless but actually leads to a disastrous kitchen explosion โ€” the wrong instructions could seriously mess up the whole restaurant! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ An attacker could remotely execute arbitrary code on the HYPER-V host, potentially giving them full control over the system. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, and a total compromise of your virtual environment โ€” a nightmare scenario! ๐Ÿšจ

Put simply

Think of it like a chef receiving a recipe that looks harmless but actually leads to a disastrous kitchen explosion โ€” the wrong instructions could seriously mess up the whole restaurant! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ This vulnerability resides in the Shader functionality of the AMD Radeon DirectX 11 Driver (atidxx64.dll 26.20.15019.19000). It can be exploited from a HYPER-V guest or even through a web browser, allowing malicious shaders to trigger code execution on the host machine.

What to do

An attacker could remotely execute arbitrary code on the HYPER-V host, potentially giving them full control over the system. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, and a total compromise of your virtual environment โ€” a nightmare scenario! ๐Ÿšจ To mitigate this risk, ensure your AMD Radeon drivers are updated to the latest version. Disable RemoteFX if it's not in use, and consider implementing robust security measures for your HYPER-V environment to prevent unauthorized access. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Stay sharp, stay updated, and you'll keep your systems safe! ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02706 ยท 85.8th percentile
Published
2020-07-20T20:23Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JUL 20:23Z
    An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the Shader functionality of AMD Radeon DirectX 11 Driver atidxx64.dll 26.20.15019.19000
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