CVE-2021-1119

Name: CVE-2021-1119
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-29T20:15:08.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-1119 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (vGPU plugin), where it can double-free a pointer, which may lead to denial of service. This flaw may result in a write-what-where condition, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code impacting integrity and availability.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (vGPU plugin), where it can double-free a pointer, which may lead to denial of service. This flaw may result in a write-what-where condition, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code impacting integrity and availability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Virtual Gpu	>= 8.0, < 8.9
Nvidia	Virtual Gpu	>= 11.0, < 11.6
Nvidia	Virtual Gpu	>= 12.0, < 12.4
Nvidia	Virtual Gpu	>= 13.0, < 13.1

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5230Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5230Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 29, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1119?

How severe is CVE-2021-1119?

CVE-2021-1119 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1119?

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