CVE-2020-12897

Name: CVE-2020-12897
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-15T16:15:09.13+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12897 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Kernel Pool Address disclosure in AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 may lead to KASLR bypass.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Kernel Pool Address disclosure in AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 may lead to KASLR bypass.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amd	Radeon Software	< 21.3.1

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-2020-12897?

Kernel Pool Address disclosure in AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 may lead to KASLR bypass.

How severe is CVE-2020-12897?

CVE-2020-12897 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12897?

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-2020-12897?

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Source: NVD / NIST