PatchTheCVECVE-2023-20598: An improper privilege management in the AMD Radeon™ Graphics driver may allow an authenticated attacker to
CVE-2023-20598 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting radeon software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An improper privilege management in the AMD Radeon™ Graphics driver may allow an authenticated attacker to craft an IOCTL request to gain I/O control over arbitrary hardware ports or physical addresses resulting in a potential arbitrary code execution.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 60%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2023-10-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2023-20598?
radeon software: upgrade to 23.9.2, 23.q4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-20598 being exploited?
CVE-2023-20598 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-2023-20598 affect?
CVE-2023-20598 affects radeon software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An improper privilege management in the AMD Radeon™ Graphics driver may allow an authenticated attacker to craft an IOCTL request to gain I/O control over arbitrary hardware ports or physical addresses resulting in a potential arbitrary
How urgent is CVE-2023-20598?
Priority 37/100. High severity
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