What is the severity of CVE-2021-1074?

CVE-2021-1074 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local unprivileged access leading to unauthorized file replacement.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1074?

To fix CVE-2021-1074, update the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to a version above 392.65.

Who is affected by CVE-2021-1074?

Users of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows versions between 390 and 392.65 are affected by CVE-2021-1074.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1074?

CVE-2021-1074 is a security vulnerability in the installer of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver that allows resource replacement by an attacker.

Can remote users exploit CVE-2021-1074?

No, CVE-2021-1074 requires local unprivileged system access for exploitation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-1074

high

7.3

21/4/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-1074

First published: Wed Apr 21 2021(Updated: )

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows installer contains a vulnerability where an attacker with local unprivileged system access may be able to replace an application resource with malicious files. This attack requires a user with system administration rights to execute the installer and requires the attacker to replace the files in a very short time window between file integrity validation and execution. Such an attack may lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, denial of service, and information disclosure.

Credit: psirt@nvidia.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver	>=390<392.65

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Reference Links

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5172

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1074?
CVE-2021-1074 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local unprivileged access leading to unauthorized file replacement.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1074?
To fix CVE-2021-1074, update the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to a version above 392.65.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-1074?
Users of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows versions between 390 and 392.65 are affected by CVE-2021-1074.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1074?
CVE-2021-1074 is a security vulnerability in the installer of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver that allows resource replacement by an attacker.
Can remote users exploit CVE-2021-1074?
No, CVE-2021-1074 requires local unprivileged system access for exploitation.

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