CVE-2019-5183 Memory corruption in AMD

Critical 9.0 Published 25 Jan 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

A type confusion in the AMD GPU driver allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the host system via a crafted shader from a virtual machine guest.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-5183?

CVE-2019-5183 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in AMD, published on 25 Jan 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-843

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5183?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Amd Atidxx64.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5183?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-5183 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2019-5183 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5183 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ppvv-3w29-f4j8.