CVE-2020-12928
CVE-2020-12928 is a high-severity vulnerability in Amd Ryzen Master 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: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-749
- Affected product: Amd Ryzen Master
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in a dynamically loaded AMD driver in AMD Ryzen Master V15 may allow any authenticated user to escalate privileges to NT authority system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-12928?
- A vulnerability in a dynamically loaded AMD driver in AMD Ryzen Master V15 may allow any authenticated user to escalate privileges to NT authority system.
- How severe is CVE-2020-12928?
- CVE-2020-12928 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-2020-12928 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-12928?
- CVE-2020-12928 affects Amd Ryzen Master. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-12928?
- 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-2020-12928 published?
- CVE-2020-12928 was published on 2020-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:amd:ryzen_master:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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