CVE-2020-12929

Name: CVE-2020-12929
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-15T16:15:09.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12929 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper parameters validation in some trusted applications of the PSP contained in the AMD Graphics Driver may allow a local attacker to bypass security restrictions and achieve arbitrary code execution .. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper parameters validation in some trusted applications of the PSP contained in the AMD Graphics Driver may allow a local attacker to bypass security restrictions and achieve arbitrary code execution .

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%

17.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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-2020-12929?

How severe is CVE-2020-12929?

CVE-2020-12929 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-2020-12929?

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