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.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
1.8
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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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.
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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:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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