CVE-2020-13516: An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the WinRing0x64 Driver IRP 0x9c406144 functionality of NZXT

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-13516 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting cam. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the WinRing0x64 Driver IRP 0x9c406144 functionality of NZXT CAM 4.8.0. A specially crafted I/O request packet (IRP) can cause the disclosure of sensitive information. An attacker can send a malicious IRP to trigger this vulnerability.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2020-12-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: nzxt

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-12-18 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nzxt cam DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.8.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cam || rpm -q cam || cam --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cam sudo apt install cam=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.8.0> sudo apt-mark hold cam

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list cam sudo dnf downgrade cam-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add cam

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-13516?

cam: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-13516 being exploited?

CVE-2020-13516 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-13516 affect?

CVE-2020-13516 affects cam. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the WinRing0x64 Driver IRP 0x9c406144 functionality of NZXT CAM 4.8.0. A specially crafted I/O request packet (IRP) can cause the disclosure of sensitive information. An attacker can send a

How urgent is CVE-2020-13516?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-13519 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the WinRing0x64 Driver IRP 0x9c402088 functionality of NZXT CAM
CVE-2020-13518 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the WinRing0x64 Driver IRP 0x9c402084 functionality of NZXT
CVE-2020-13517 MEDIUM 5.5 DOWNGRADE An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the WinRing0x64 Driver IRP 0x9c406104 functionality of NZXT
CVE-2020-13515 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the WinRing0x64 Driver IRP 0x9c40a148 functionality of NZXT CAM
CVE-2020-13514 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the WinRing0x64 Driver Privileged I/O Write IRPs functionality

References

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