CVE-2021-1078: Null Pointer Dereference
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver for Windows, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel driver (nvlddmkm.sys) where a NULL pointer dereference may lead to system crash.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1078?
CVE-2021-1078 is considered a medium severity vulnerability in NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Drivers.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1078?
To mitigate CVE-2021-1078, update your NVIDIA GPU Display Driver to the latest version provided by NVIDIA.
Which versions of NVIDIA GPU Display Driver are affected by CVE-2021-1078?
CVE-2021-1078 affects multiple versions of NVIDIA GPU Display Driver including versions between 390 and 392.65, 418 and 427.33, 450 and 452.96, 460 and 462.31, and 465 and 466.11.
What impact does CVE-2021-1078 have on systems?
CVE-2021-1078 can lead to a system crash due to a NULL pointer dereference in the kernel driver.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-1078?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2021-1078; the recommended action is to update the driver to a secure version.