How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2020-12929?

A local attacker can exploit CVE-2020-12929 by bypassing security restrictions and achieving arbitrary code execution.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12929?

The severity of CVE-2020-12929 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-12929?

AMD Radeon Software up to version 20.11.2 is affected by CVE-2020-12929.

Is Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerable to CVE-2020-12929?

No, Microsoft Windows 10 is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-12929.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-12929?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-12929 on the AMD Product Security Bulletin at https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-1000.

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-12929?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-12929 is 20.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-12929

high

7.8

CWE

15/11/2021

17/9/2024

CVE-2020-12929: Input Validation

Q: What is CVE-2020-12929?

CVE-2020-12929 is a vulnerability that involves improper parameters validation in some trusted applications of the PSP contained in the AMD Graphics Driver.

First published: Mon Nov 15 2021(Updated: )

Improper parameters validation in some trusted applications of the PSP contained in the AMD Graphics Driver may allow a local attacker to bypass security restrictions and achieve arbitrary code execution .

Credit: psirt@amd.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
AMD Radeon Software	<20.11.2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10

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Reference Links

https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-1000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12929?
CVE-2020-12929 is a vulnerability that involves improper parameters validation in some trusted applications of the PSP contained in the AMD Graphics Driver.
How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2020-12929?
A local attacker can exploit CVE-2020-12929 by bypassing security restrictions and achieving arbitrary code execution.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-12929?
The severity of CVE-2020-12929 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-12929?
AMD Radeon Software up to version 20.11.2 is affected by CVE-2020-12929.
Is Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerable to CVE-2020-12929?
No, Microsoft Windows 10 is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-12929.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-12929?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-12929 on the AMD Product Security Bulletin at https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-1000.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-12929?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-12929 is 20.

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