How severe is CVE-2020-12929?

CVE-2020-12929 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-2020-12929 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12929?

CVE-2020-12929 affects Amd Radeon Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12929?

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-2020-12929 published?

CVE-2020-12929 was published on 2021-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12929

CVE-2020-12929 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Amd Radeon Software
Published: 2021-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper parameters validation in some trusted applications of the PSP contained in the AMD Graphics Driver may allow a local attacker to bypass security restrictions and achieve arbitrary code execution .

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12929?: Improper parameters validation in some trusted applications of the PSP contained in the AMD Graphics Driver may allow a local attacker to bypass security restrictions and achieve arbitrary code execution .
How severe is CVE-2020-12929?: CVE-2020-12929 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-2020-12929 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12929?: CVE-2020-12929 affects Amd Radeon Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12929?: 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-2020-12929 published?: CVE-2020-12929 was published on 2021-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-1000

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:amd:radeon_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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