CVE-2021-1077
First published: Wed Apr 21 2021(Updated: )
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux, R450 and R460 driver branch, contains a vulnerability where the software uses a reference count to manage a resource that is incorrectly updated, which may lead to denial of service.
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Linux | >=450<450.119.03 | |
| NVIDIA GPU Display Driver | >=450<452.96 | |
| NVIDIA GPU Display Driver Linux | >=460<460.73.01 | |
| NVIDIA GPU Display Driver | >=460<462.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1077?
CVE-2021-1077 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1077?
To fix CVE-2021-1077, update the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to the latest version provided by NVIDIA.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-1077?
CVE-2021-1077 affects NVIDIA GPU Display Driver versions between 450.0 and 450.119.03 as well as 460.0 to 460.73.01 on both Windows and Linux.
Can CVE-2021-1077 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-1077 is not a remotely exploitable vulnerability; it requires local access to the affected system.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2021-1077?
CVE-2021-1077 impacts systems running the affected versions of NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on both Windows and Linux platforms.
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