CVE-2020-12929

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 .

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory amd.com
Affected: AMD AMD Radeon Software
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-1000 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12929?
CVE-2020-12929 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-12929?
To fix CVE-2020-12929, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-12929 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-12929 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-12929?
CVE-2020-12929 affects AMD AMD Radeon Software.
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