CVE-2020-12964
CVE-2020-12964 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% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Amd Radeon Software
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A potential privilege escalation/denial of service issue exists in the AMD Radeon Kernel Mode driver Escape 0x2000c00 Call handler. An attacker with low privilege could potentially induce a Windows BugCheck or write to leak information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-12964?
- A potential privilege escalation/denial of service issue exists in the AMD Radeon Kernel Mode driver Escape 0x2000c00 Call handler. An attacker with low privilege could potentially induce a Windows BugCheck or write to leak information.
- How severe is CVE-2020-12964?
- CVE-2020-12964 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-2020-12964 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-12964?
- CVE-2020-12964 affects Amd Radeon Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-12964?
- 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-2020-12964 published?
- CVE-2020-12964 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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