CVE-2020-12892
CVE-2020-12892 is a high-severity vulnerability in Amd Radeon Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-426.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-426
- Affected product: Amd Radeon Software
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An untrusted search path in AMD Radeon settings Installer may lead to a privilege escalation or unauthorized code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-12892?
- An untrusted search path in AMD Radeon settings Installer may lead to a privilege escalation or unauthorized code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2020-12892?
- CVE-2020-12892 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-12892 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-12892?
- CVE-2020-12892 affects Amd Radeon Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-12892?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-12892 published?
- CVE-2020-12892 was published on 2021-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:amd:radeon_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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