CVE-2020-12899: High severity amd radeon software for hip vulnerability

Published Nov 15, 2021
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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.

2

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.

4

Is Microsoft Windows 10 affected by CVE-2020-12899?

No, Microsoft Windows 10 is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-12899.

5

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.

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