What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-12927?

CVE-2020-12927 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Vbios Flash Tool Software Development Kit CVE-2020-12927

HIGH

Exposed Dangerous Method or Function (CWE-749)

2020-11-12 psirt@amd.com

Privilege Escalation Amd Vbios Flash Tool Software Development Kit

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 12, 2020 - 20:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

A potential vulnerability in a dynamically loaded AMD driver in AMD VBIOS Flash Tool SDK may allow any authenticated user to escalate privileges to NT authority system.

AnalysisAI

A potential vulnerability in a dynamically loaded AMD driver in AMD VBIOS Flash Tool SDK may allow any authenticated user to escalate privileges to NT authority system. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-749. A potential vulnerability in a dynamically loaded AMD driver in AMD VBIOS Flash Tool SDK may allow any authenticated user to escalate privileges to NT authority system. Affected products include: Amd Vbios Flash Tool Software Development Kit.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.