CVE-2021-1052
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CVE-2021-1052 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape or IOCTL in which user-mode clients can access legacy privileged APIs, which may lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, and information disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape or IOCTL in which user-mode clients can access legacy privileged APIs, which may lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, and information disclosure.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Gpu Driver | >= 390, < 392.63 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Driver | >= 418, < 427.11 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Driver | >= 450, < 452.77 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Driver | >= 460, < 461.09 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Driver | >= 390, < 390.141 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Driver | >= 450, < 450.102.04 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Driver | >= 460, < 460.32.03 |
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5142Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02Third Party Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5142Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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