CVE-2020-12928

Name: CVE-2020-12928
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-13T22:15:13.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12928 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in a dynamically loaded AMD driver in AMD Ryzen Master V15 may allow any authenticated user to escalate privileges to NT authority system.. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in a dynamically loaded AMD driver in AMD Ryzen Master V15 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

1.30%

66.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-749

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amd	Ryzen Master	< 2.2.0.1543

References

https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-securityPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-securityPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12928?

A vulnerability in a dynamically loaded AMD driver in AMD Ryzen Master V15 may allow any authenticated user to escalate privileges to NT authority system.

How severe is CVE-2020-12928?

CVE-2020-12928 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12928?

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-2020-12928?

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Source: NVD / NIST