CVE-2020-12981
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CVE-2020-12981 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An insufficient input validation in the AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 may allow unprivileged users to unload the driver, potentially causing memory corruptions in high privileged processes, which can lead to escalation of privileges or denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An insufficient input validation in the AMD Graphics Driver for Windows 10 may allow unprivileged users to unload the driver, potentially causing memory corruptions in high privileged processes, which can lead to escalation of privileges or denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Amd | Radeon Pro Software | < 21.q1 |
| Amd | Radeon Software | < 20.7.1 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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