CVE-2020-12899: High severity amd radeon software for hip vulnerability
Published Nov 15, 2021
·Updated
Arbitrary Read in AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 may lead to KASLR bypass or denial of service.
Affected Software
2 affected components
AMD Radeon Software<20.11.2
Microsoft Windows 10
Event History
Nov 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:29 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2020-12899?
CVE-2020-12899 is a vulnerability in the AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 that allows arbitrary read access, which may lead to KASLR bypass or denial of service.
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How severe is CVE-2020-12899?
CVE-2020-12899 is considered a high severity vulnerability, with a severity value of 7.1.
3
Which versions of AMD Radeon Software are affected by CVE-2020-12899?
AMD Radeon Software versions up to, but excluding, 20.11.2 are affected by CVE-2020-12899.
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Is Microsoft Windows 10 affected by CVE-2020-12899?
No, Microsoft Windows 10 is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-12899.
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How can I fix CVE-2020-12899?
To mitigate CVE-2020-12899, it is recommended to update the AMD Radeon Software to version 20.11.2 or higher.