CVE-2019-5183 — CRITICAL (9.0)

Vulnerability Description

An exploitable type confusion vulnerability exists in AMD ATIDXX64.DLL driver, versions 26.20.13031.10003, 26.20.13031.15006 and 26.20.13031.18002. A specially crafted pixel shader can cause a type confusion issue, leading to potential code execution. An attacker can provide a specially crafted shader file to trigger this vulnerability. This vulnerability can be triggered from VMware guest, affecting VMware host.

CVSS Score

9.0

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amd	Atidxx64	26.20.13031.10003
Vmware	Workstation	15.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-843

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0964Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0964Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-5183?

CVE-2019-5183 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (CRITICAL). An exploitable type confusion vulnerability exists in AMD ATIDXX64.DLL driver, versions 26.20.13031.10003, 26.20.13031.15006 and 26.20.13031.18002. A specially crafted pixel shader can cause a type co...

How severe is CVE-2019-5183?

CVE-2019-5183 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5183?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Amd Atidxx64, Vmware Workstation.