CVE-2021-1075

Name: CVE-2021-1075
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-21T23:15:07.667+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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handler for DxgkDdiEscape where the program dereferences a pointer that contains a location for memory that is no longer valid, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges.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handler for DxgkDdiEscape where the program dereferences a pointer that contains a location for memory that is no longer valid, which may lead to code execution, denial of service, or escalation of privileges.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

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

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

Published: Apr 21, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1075?

How severe is CVE-2021-1075?

CVE-2021-1075 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1075?

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