CVE-2021-1117
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CVE-2021-1117 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where an attacker through specific configuration and with local unprivileged system access may cause improper input validation, which may lead to denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where an attacker through specific configuration and with local unprivileged system access may cause improper input validation, which may lead to denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Gpu Display Driver | >= 390, < 392.68 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Display Driver | >= 460, < 463.15 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Display Driver | >= 470, < 472.39 |
| Nvidia | Gpu Display Driver | >= 495, < 496.49 |
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5230Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5230Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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