CVE-2021-1075
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CVE-2021-1075 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver for Windows, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape where the program dereferences a pointer that contains a location for memory that is no longer valid, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges. Attacker does not have any control over the information and may conduct limited data modification.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver for Windows, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape where the program dereferences a pointer that contains a location for memory that is no longer valid, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges. Attacker does not have any control over the information and may conduct limited data modification.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Gpu Display Driver | >= 418, < 427.33 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Display Driver | >= 450, < 452.96 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Display Driver | >= 460, < 462.31 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Display Driver | >= 465, < 466.11 |
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5172Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5172Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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