CVE-2021-1106
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CVE-2021-1106 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA Linux kernel distributions contain a vulnerability in nvmap, where writes may be allowed to read-only buffers, which may result in escalation of privileges, complete denial of service, unconstrained information disclosure, and serious data tampering of all processes on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
NVIDIA Linux kernel distributions contain a vulnerability in nvmap, where writes may be allowed to read-only buffers, which may result in escalation of privileges, complete denial of service, unconstrained information disclosure, and serious data tampering of all processes on the system.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Jetson Linux | >= 32.1, < 32.6.1 |
| Nvidia | Shield Experience | < 9.0 |
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5216Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5259Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5216Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5259Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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