CVE-2020-12927

Name: CVE-2020-12927
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-12T20:15:15.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12927 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A potential vulnerability in a dynamically loaded AMD driver in AMD VBIOS Flash Tool SDK may allow any authenticated user to escalate privileges to NT authority system.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A potential vulnerability in a dynamically loaded AMD driver in AMD VBIOS Flash Tool SDK may allow any authenticated user to escalate privileges to NT authority system.

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

0.34%

26.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-749

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amd	Vbios Flash Tool Software Development Kit	< 3.12

References

https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-securityVendor Advisory
https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-securityVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12927?

A potential vulnerability in a dynamically loaded AMD driver in AMD VBIOS Flash Tool SDK may allow any authenticated user to escalate privileges to NT authority system.

How severe is CVE-2020-12927?

CVE-2020-12927 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12927?

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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Source: NVD / NIST