How severe is CVE-2020-12927?

CVE-2020-12927 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-12927 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12927?

CVE-2020-12927 affects Amd Vbios Flash Tool Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12927?

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-2020-12927 published?

CVE-2020-12927 was published on 2020-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12927

CVE-2020-12927 is a high-severity vulnerability in Amd Vbios Flash Tool Software Development Kit 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-749.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-749
Affected product: Amd Vbios Flash Tool Software Development Kit
Published: 2020-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential vulnerability in a dynamically loaded AMD driver in AMD VBIOS Flash Tool SDK may allow any authenticated user to escalate privileges to NT authority system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12927?: A potential vulnerability in a dynamically loaded AMD driver in AMD VBIOS Flash Tool SDK may allow any authenticated user to escalate privileges to NT authority system.
How severe is CVE-2020-12927?: CVE-2020-12927 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-12927 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12927?: CVE-2020-12927 affects Amd Vbios Flash Tool Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12927?: 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-2020-12927 published?: CVE-2020-12927 was published on 2020-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:amd:vbios_flash_tool_software_development_kit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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