CVE-2020-12894

Name: CVE-2020-12894
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-15T20:15:19.513+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12894 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Arbitrary Write in AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 in Escape 0x40010d may lead to arbitrary write to kernel memory or denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Arbitrary Write in AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 in Escape 0x40010d may lead to arbitrary write to kernel memory or denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amd	Radeon Software	< 20.7.1

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-2020-12894?

Arbitrary Write in AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 in Escape 0x40010d may lead to arbitrary write to kernel memory or denial of service.

How severe is CVE-2020-12894?

CVE-2020-12894 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12894?

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-2020-12894?

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Source: NVD / NIST