CVE-2026-40660
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Heap OOB Read in AMD Compressonator SDK

Publication date: 2026-11-03

Last updated on: 2026-11-03

Assigner: Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Description
A heap-based out-of-bounds (OOB) read vulnerability in the AMD Compressonator SDK could allow an attacker with local access to read out-of-bounds heap memory, potentially resulting in information disclosure or application crash.

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Published
2026-11-03
Last Modified
2026-11-03
Generated
2026-11-03
AI Q&A
2026-11-03
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-40660
EUVD
EUVD-2026-115877

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amd compressonator_sdk *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This is a heap-based out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the AMD Compressonator SDK. It allows an attacker with local access to read memory outside the intended heap boundaries, which could lead to information disclosure or cause the affected application to crash.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires checking for vulnerable versions of the AMD Compressonator SDK. Inspect installed software versions and compare them against the affected versions. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access sensitive data stored in memory or disrupt the normal operation of applications using the AMD Compressonator SDK. This may result in unauthorized information exposure or system instability.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the AMD Compressonator SDK to the latest version provided by AMD. If an update is not available, consider disabling or removing the SDK until a patch is released. Monitor AMD's security advisories for updates.

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