CVE-2020-12980: High severity amd radeon pro software vulnerability

Published Jun 11, 2021
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Updated

An out of bounds write and read vulnerability in the AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 may lead to escalation of privilege or denial of service.

Affected Software

4 affected components
AMD Radeon Pro Software<21.q1
AMD Radeon Software<20.7.1
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10

Event History

Jun 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this AMD Graphics Driver vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this AMD Graphics Driver vulnerability is CVE-2020-12980.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12980?

The severity of CVE-2020-12980 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-12980?

The affected software versions are AMD Radeon Software up to version 20.7.1 and AMD Radeon Pro Software up to version 21.q1.

4

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2020-12980?

CVE-2020-12980 may lead to escalation of privilege or denial of service.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-12980?

To fix CVE-2020-12980, it is recommended to update to a patched version of the AMD Graphics Driver.

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