CVE-2021-1056
First published: Fri Jan 08 2021(Updated: )
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvidia.ko) in which it does not completely honor operating system file system permissions to provide GPU device-level isolation, which may lead to denial of service or information disclosure.
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia Gpu Driver | >=390<390.141 | |
| Nvidia Gpu Driver | >=450<450.102.04 | |
| Nvidia Gpu Driver | >=460<460.32.03 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2021-1056.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1056?
The severity of CVE-2021-1056 is high with a CVSS score of 7.1.
What are the potential impact of this vulnerability?
The potential impact of this vulnerability includes denial of service or information disclosure.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [1] [2] [3]
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