How severe is CVE-2020-12962?

CVE-2020-12962 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-2020-12962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12962?

CVE-2020-12962 affects Amd Radeon Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12962?

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-2020-12962 published?

CVE-2020-12962 was published on 2021-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12962

CVE-2020-12962 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Amd Radeon Software
Published: 2021-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Escape call interface in the AMD Graphics Driver for Windows may cause privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12962?: Escape call interface in the AMD Graphics Driver for Windows may cause privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2020-12962?: CVE-2020-12962 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-2020-12962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12962?: CVE-2020-12962 affects Amd Radeon Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12962?: 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-2020-12962 published?: CVE-2020-12962 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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