CVE-2020-12962

Name: CVE-2020-12962
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-15T20:15:19.743+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12962 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Escape call interface in the AMD Graphics Driver for Windows may cause privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Escape call interface in the AMD Graphics Driver for Windows may cause privilege escalation.

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

0.25%

16.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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-2020-12962?

Escape call interface in the AMD Graphics Driver for Windows may cause privilege escalation.

How severe is CVE-2020-12962?

CVE-2020-12962 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12962?

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-2020-12962?

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Source: NVD / NIST