CVE-2021-1089

Name: CVE-2021-1089
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-22T05:15:07.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-1089 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in nvidia-smi where an uncontrolled DLL loading path may lead to arbitrary code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in nvidia-smi where an uncontrolled DLL loading path may lead to arbitrary code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.

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

0.28%

20.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 427.33, < 427.48
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 452.96, < 453.10
Nvidia	Gpu Display Driver	>= 462.31, < 462.96

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5211Product, Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5211Product, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 22, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1089?

How severe is CVE-2021-1089?

CVE-2021-1089 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1089?

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