CVE-2020-12891
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12891 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. AMD Radeon Software may be vulnerable to DLL Hijacking through path variable. An unprivileged user may be able to drop its malicious DLL file in any location which is in path environment variable.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
AMD Radeon Software may be vulnerable to DLL Hijacking through path variable. An unprivileged user may be able to drop its malicious DLL file in any location which is in path environment variable.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Amd | Radeon Pro Software | < 21.q2 |
| Amd | Radeon Software | < 21.4.1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12891?
AMD Radeon Software may be vulnerable to DLL Hijacking through path variable. An unprivileged user may be able to drop its malicious DLL file in any location which is in path environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2020-12891?
CVE-2020-12891 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12891?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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