CVE-2021-34406
MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2021-34406 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA Tegra kernel driver contains a vulnerability in NVHost, where a specific race condition can lead to a null pointer dereference, which may lead to a system reboot.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
NVIDIA Tegra kernel driver contains a vulnerability in NVHost, where a specific race condition can lead to a null pointer dereference, which may lead to a system reboot.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Shield Experience | < 9.0 |
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5259Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5259Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-34406?
NVIDIA Tegra kernel driver contains a vulnerability in NVHost, where a specific race condition can lead to a null pointer dereference, which may lead to a system reboot.
How severe is CVE-2021-34406?
CVE-2021-34406 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34406?
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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