CVE-2020-12963
CVE-2020-12963 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-763.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-763
- Affected product: Amd Radeon Software
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An insufficient pointer validation vulnerability in the AMD Graphics Driver for Windows may allow unprivileged users to compromise the system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-12963?
- An insufficient pointer validation vulnerability in the AMD Graphics Driver for Windows may allow unprivileged users to compromise the system.
- How severe is CVE-2020-12963?
- CVE-2020-12963 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-2020-12963 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-2020-12963?
- CVE-2020-12963 affects Amd Radeon Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-12963?
- 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-2020-12963 published?
- CVE-2020-12963 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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