CVE-2021-1106

moderate-risk

Published 2021-08-11

NVIDIA Linux kernel distributions contain a vulnerability in nvmap, where writes may be allowed to read-only buffers, which may result in escalation of privileges, complete denial of service, unconstrained information disclosure, and serious data tampering of all processes on the system.

Do I need to act?

0.11% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 7.8/10 High

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (2)

Jetson Linux

Shield Experience

Affected Vendors

Nvidia

References (4)

Vendor Advisory https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5216

Vendor Advisory https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5259

Vendor Advisory https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5216

Vendor Advisory https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5259

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moderate-risk

Severity 24/34 · High

Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal

Exposure 7/34 · Low