CVE-2021-1107 (GCVE-0-2021-1107)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-08-11 21:33 – Updated: 2024-08-03 15:55
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
NVIDIA Linux kernel distributions contain a vulnerability in nvmap NVMAP_IOC_WRITE* paths, where improper access controls may lead to code execution, complete denial of service, and seriously compromised integrity of all system components.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CWE
- code execution, denial of service, loss of integrity
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_… | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_… | x_refsource_MISC |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | Jetson AGX Xavier series, Jetson Xavier NX, Jetson TX2 series, Jetson TX2 NX, Jetson Nano, Jetson Nano 2GB, Jetson TX1 |
Affected:
All Jetson Linux versions prior to r32.6.1
|
guessed | |
| NVIDIA | Shield TV |
Affected:
All Shield TV versions prior to SE 9.0
|
guessed |
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