CVE-2020-12960
CVE-2020-12960 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Amd Radeon Software 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Amd Radeon Software
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10, amdfender.sys may improperly handle input validation on InputBuffer which may result in a denial of service (DoS).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-12960?
- AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10, amdfender.sys may improperly handle input validation on InputBuffer which may result in a denial of service (DoS).
- How severe is CVE-2020-12960?
- CVE-2020-12960 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-2020-12960 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-12960?
- CVE-2020-12960 affects Amd Radeon Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-12960?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-12960 published?
- CVE-2020-12960 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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