CVE-2021-1067: Medium severity nvidia shield experience vulnerability

Published Jan 20, 2021
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Updated

NVIDIA SHIELD TV, all versions prior to 8.2.2, contains a vulnerability in the implementation of the RPMB command status, in which an attacker can write to the Write Protect Configuration Block, which may lead to denial of service or escalation of privileges.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Nvidia Shield Experience<8.2.2
Google Android=9.0

Event History

Jan 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1067?

The severity of CVE-2021-1067 is considered high due to its potential for privilege escalation and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-1067?

To fix CVE-2021-1067, update your NVIDIA SHIELD TV to version 8.2.2 or later.

3

Which versions of NVIDIA SHIELD TV are affected by CVE-2021-1067?

All versions of NVIDIA SHIELD TV prior to 8.2.2 are affected by CVE-2021-1067.

4

Can CVE-2021-1067 lead to remote attacks?

CVE-2021-1067 primarily concerns local exploitation, but it could be leveraged in broader attack scenarios under certain conditions.

5

What types of attacks can result from CVE-2021-1067?

CVE-2021-1067 can lead to attacks resulting in denial of service or escalation of privileges.

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