CVE-2021-1069: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Wed Jan 20 2021(Updated: )
NVIDIA SHIELD TV, all versions prior to 8.2.2, contains a vulnerability in the NVHost function, which may lead to abnormal reboot due to a null pointer reference, causing data loss.
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Shield Experience | <8.2.2 | |
| Android | =9.0 | |
| NVIDIA Vibrante Linux | <r32.5 | |
| NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier 16GB | ||
| NVIDIA Jetson Nano 2GB | ||
| NVIDIA Jetson Nano | ||
| NVIDIA Jetson TX1 L4T | ||
| NVIDIA Jetson TX2 4GB | ||
| NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-1069?
CVE-2021-1069 is a vulnerability in NVIDIA SHIELD TV that can cause abnormal reboots and data loss.
How does the vulnerability in NVIDIA SHIELD TV occur?
The vulnerability in NVIDIA SHIELD TV occurs in the NVHost function due to a null pointer reference.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1069?
The severity of CVE-2021-1069 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
Which versions of NVIDIA SHIELD TV are affected by CVE-2021-1069?
All versions of NVIDIA SHIELD TV prior to 8.2.2 are affected by CVE-2021-1069.
How can I fix the vulnerability in NVIDIA SHIELD TV?
To fix the vulnerability in NVIDIA SHIELD TV, update to version 8.2.2 or later.
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