CVE-2020-8950

Name: CVE-2020-8950
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-12T20:15:15.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8950 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The AUEPLauncher service in Radeon AMD User Experience Program Launcher through 1.0.0.1 on Windows allows elevation of privilege by placing a crafted file in %PROGRAMDATA%\AMD\PPC\upload and then creating a symbolic link in %PROGRAMDATA%\AMD\PPC\temp that points to an arbitrary folder with an arbitrary file name.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The AUEPLauncher service in Radeon AMD User Experience Program Launcher through 1.0.0.1 on Windows allows elevation of privilege by placing a crafted file in %PROGRAMDATA%\AMD\PPC\upload and then creating a symbolic link in %PROGRAMDATA%\AMD\PPC\temp that points to an arbitrary folder with an arbitrary file name.

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

0.99%

58.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amd	User Experience Program	<= 1.0.0.1

References

https://heynowyouseeme.blogspot.com/2020/02/another-privilege-escalation-filewrite.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://heynowyouseeme.blogspot.com/2020/02/privilege-escalation-filewrite-eop-in.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://heynowyouseeme.blogspot.com/2020/02/another-privilege-escalation-filewrite.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://heynowyouseeme.blogspot.com/2020/02/privilege-escalation-filewrite-eop-in.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8950?

How severe is CVE-2020-8950?

CVE-2020-8950 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8950?

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