CVE-2020-12933
CVE-2020-12933 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Amd Atikmdag.sys with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Amd Atikmdag.sys
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A denial of service vulnerability exists in the D3DKMTEscape handler functionality of AMD ATIKMDAG.SYS (e.g. version 26.20.15029.27017). A specially crafted D3DKMTEscape API request can cause an out-of-bounds read in Windows OS kernel memory area. This vulnerability can be triggered from a non-privileged account.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-12933?
- A denial of service vulnerability exists in the D3DKMTEscape handler functionality of AMD ATIKMDAG.SYS (e.g. version 26.20.15029.27017). A specially crafted D3DKMTEscape API request can cause an out-of-bounds read in Windows OS kernel memory area. This vulnerability can be triggered from a non-privileged account.
- How severe is CVE-2020-12933?
- CVE-2020-12933 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-12933 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-2020-12933?
- CVE-2020-12933 affects Amd Atikmdag.sys. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-12933?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-12933 published?
- CVE-2020-12933 was published on 2020-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:amd:atikmdag.sys:26.20.15029.27017:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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