CVE-2020-12982
CVE-2020-12982 is a high-severity vulnerability in Amd Radeon Pro 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: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-763
- Affected product: Amd Radeon Pro Software
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An invalid object pointer free vulnerability in the AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 may lead to escalation of privilege or denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-12982?
- An invalid object pointer free vulnerability in the AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 may lead to escalation of privilege or denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2020-12982?
- CVE-2020-12982 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-2020-12982 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-12982?
- CVE-2020-12982 primarily affects Amd Radeon Pro Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-12982?
- 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-2020-12982 published?
- CVE-2020-12982 was published on 2021-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:amd:radeon_pro_software:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:amd:radeon_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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