CVE-2019-5098

Name: CVE-2019-5098
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-05T18:15:14.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 2.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5098 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in AMD ATIDXX64.DLL driver, version 26.20.13001.29010. A specially crafted pixel shader can cause out-of-bounds memory read. EPSS estimates a 2.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in AMD ATIDXX64.DLL driver, version 26.20.13001.29010. A specially crafted pixel shader can cause out-of-bounds memory read. An attacker can provide a specially crafted shader file to trigger this vulnerability. This vulnerability can be triggered from VMware guest, affecting VMware host.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.03%

78.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Workstation	15.0.0
Amd	Radeon Rx 550 Firmware	26.20.13001.29010
Amd	Radeon 550 Firmware	26.20.13001.29010

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0890Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0890Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5098?

How severe is CVE-2019-5098?

CVE-2019-5098 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5098?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST