How severe is CVE-2020-12986?

CVE-2020-12986 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-2020-12986 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12986?

CVE-2020-12986 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-2020-12986?

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-2020-12986 published?

CVE-2020-12986 was published on 2021-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12986

CVE-2020-12986 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Amd Radeon Pro Software
Published: 2021-06-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An insufficient pointer validation vulnerability in the AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 may cause arbitrary code execution in the kernel, leading to escalation of privilege or denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12986?: An insufficient pointer validation vulnerability in the AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 may cause arbitrary code execution in the kernel, leading to escalation of privilege or denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2020-12986?: CVE-2020-12986 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-2020-12986 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12986?: CVE-2020-12986 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-2020-12986?: 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-2020-12986 published?: CVE-2020-12986 was published on 2021-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-1000

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:amd:radeon_pro_software:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:amd:radeon_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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