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