CVE-2021-1053

Name: CVE-2021-1053
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-08T01:15:14.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-1053 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 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 improper validation of a user pointer may lead to denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% 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 improper validation of a user pointer may lead to denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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

Published: Jan 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1053?

How severe is CVE-2021-1053?

CVE-2021-1053 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1053?

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