Insufficient Pointer Validation in AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10
CVE-2020-12985

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Amd
Status
Amd Radeon Software
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 June 2021

What is CVE-2020-12985?

The AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 contains a vulnerability due to inadequate pointer validation. This flaw could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges on the affected system or potentially cause a denial of service, disrupting user activities or accessing sensitive data.

Affected Version(s)

AMD Radeon Software Radeon Software < 20.7.1

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:
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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