7.8
HIGH
CVE-2021-1106
NVIDIA Linux Kernel nvmap Buffer Overwrite Vulnerability
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.

INFO

Published Date :

Aug. 11, 2021, 10:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

July 8, 2022, 6:55 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2021-1106 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Nvidia jetson_linux
2 Nvidia shield_experience
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2021-1106.

URL Resource
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5216 Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5259 Vendor Advisory

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2021-1106 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-1106 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Reanalysis by [email protected]

    Jul. 08, 2022

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed CWE NIST CWE-119
    Added CWE NIST CWE-787
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 09, 2022

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Reference Type https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5259 No Types Assigned https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5259 Vendor Advisory
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:shield_experience:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 9.0 OR cpe:2.3:h:nvidia:shield_tv:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jan. 19, 2022

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed CVSS V3.1 NVIDIA Corporation AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CVSS V3.1 NVIDIA Corporation AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Removed CVSS V3.1 Reason S-Unclear if Scope change occurs
    Added Reference https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5259 [No Types Assigned]
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Sep. 21, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 26, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NVIDIA Corporation AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Removed CWE NVIDIA Corporation CWE-284
    Removed CWE Reason CWE-284 / More specific CWE option available
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Aug. 20, 2021

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5216 No Types Assigned https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5216 Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-119
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:jetson_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 32.1 up to (excluding) 32.6.1 OR cpe:2.3:h:nvidia:jetson_agx_xavier:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:nvidia:jetson_nano:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:nvidia:jetson_nano_2gb:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:nvidia:jetson_tx1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:nvidia:jetson_tx2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:nvidia:jetson_tx2_nx:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:nvidia:jetson_xavier_nx:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-1106 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2021-1106 weaknesses.

Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.04 }} 0.00%

score

0.10264

percentile

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