CVE-2020-12964 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

A potential privilege escalation/denial of service vulnerability exists in the AMD Radeon Kernel Mode driver Escape 0x2000c00 Call handler, allowing an attacker to induce a Windows BugCheck or leak information.

Understanding CVE-2020-12964

This CVE involves a security issue in the AMD Radeon Software.

What is CVE-2020-12964?

The vulnerability in the AMD Radeon Kernel Mode driver Escape 0x2000c00 Call handler can lead to privilege escalation or denial of service by an attacker with low privilege.

The Impact of CVE-2020-12964

The vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to trigger a Windows BugCheck or leak sensitive information.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-12964

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the AMD Radeon Kernel Mode driver Escape 0x2000c00 Call handler allows for privilege escalation or denial of service attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: AMD Radeon Software
Vendor: AMD
Affected Versions:
Radeon Software version less than 20.7.1
Radeon Pro Software for Enterprise version less than 21.Q2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with low privilege to induce a Windows BugCheck or leak information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protective measures to address CVE-2020-12964.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by AMD promptly.
Monitor AMD's security bulletins for updates and advisories.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict access.
Regularly update and patch AMD Radeon Software to mitigate security risks.
Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Install the latest updates and patches released by AMD to address the vulnerability.