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CVE-2021-1051

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.26%

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CVE-2021-1051 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape in which a local user can get elevated privileges to modify display configuration data, which may result in denial of service of the display.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape in which a local user can get elevated privileges to modify display configuration data, which may result in denial of service of the display.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.4/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.26%

16.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NvidiaGpu Driver>= 390, < 392.63
NvidiaGpu Driver>= 418, < 427.11
NvidiaGpu Driver>= 450, < 452.77
NvidiaGpu Driver>= 460, < 461.09

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1051?
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape in which a local user can get elevated privileges to modify display configuration data, which may result in denial of service of the display.
How severe is CVE-2021-1051?
CVE-2021-1051 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1051?
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