Kernel Pool Address Disclosure in AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10
CVE-2020-12897

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Amd
Status
Amd Radeon Software
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 November 2021

What is CVE-2020-12897?

The AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 contains a vulnerability that allows a Kernel Pool Address disclosure. This issue may lead to a potential bypass of the Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR) security feature, increasing the risk of further exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

AMD Radeon Software Radeon Software < 21.3.1

AMD Radeon Software Radeon Pro Software for Enterprise < 21.Q2

References

https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulleti...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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