CVE-2020-12893

Name: CVE-2020-12893
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-15T20:15:19.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12893 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Stack Buffer Overflow in AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 in Escape 0x15002a may lead to escalation of privilege or denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack Buffer Overflow in AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 in Escape 0x15002a may lead to escalation of privilege or denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.26%

16.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amd	Radeon Software	< 20.11.2

References

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

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12893?

Stack Buffer Overflow in AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 in Escape 0x15002a may lead to escalation of privilege or denial of service.

How severe is CVE-2020-12893?

CVE-2020-12893 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12893?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-12893?

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Source: NVD / NIST