CVE-2020-12892: High severity amd radeon software for hip vulnerability
Published Nov 15, 2021
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An untrusted search path in AMD Radeon settings Installer may lead to a privilege escalation or unauthorized code execution.
Affected Software
3 affected components
AMD Radeon Software<21.3.1
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Event History
Nov 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:39 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-12892.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2020-12892?
The severity of CVE-2020-12892 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
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How can the vulnerability CVE-2020-12892 be exploited?
The vulnerability CVE-2020-12892 can be exploited through an untrusted search path in AMD Radeon settings Installer which may lead to privilege escalation or unauthorized code execution.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-12892?
AMD Radeon Software version up to and excluding 21.3.1 is affected by CVE-2020-12892.
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How can I fix CVE-2020-12892?
To fix CVE-2020-12892, it is recommended to update to the latest version of AMD Radeon Software.