CVE-2021-1076

Name: CVE-2021-1076
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-21T23:15:07.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-1076 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 or nvidia.ko) where improper access control may lead to denial of service, information disclosure, or data corruption.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% 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 or nvidia.ko) where improper access control may lead to denial of service, information disclosure, or data corruption.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 390, < 390.143
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 418, < 418.197.02
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 418, < 427.33
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 450, < 450.119.03
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 450, < 452.96
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 460, < 460.73.01
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 460, < 462.31
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 465, < 465.24.02
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 465, < 466.11
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5172Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5172Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1076?

How severe is CVE-2021-1076?

CVE-2021-1076 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1076?

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