Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in AMD Graphics Driver for Windows
CVE-2020-12962

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2020-12962?

The AMD Graphics Driver for Windows contains a flaw in the escape call interface that may allow an attacker to escalate privileges. This vulnerability can potentially be exploited to gain unauthorized access to system-level resources, making it crucial for users to apply the recommended security updates and reviews.

Affected Version(s)

AMD Radeon Software Radeon Software < 20.11.2

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:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
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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