CVE-2021-1084: Input Validation

Published Apr 29, 2021
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Updated

NVIDIA vGPU driver contains a vulnerability in the guest kernel mode driver and Virtual GPU Manager (vGPU plugin), in which an input length is not validated, which may lead to information disclosure, tampering of data or denial of service. This affects vGPU version 12.x (prior to 12.2) and version 11.x (prior to 11.4).

Affected Software

7 affected components
Nvidia Virtual GPU Manager>=11.0<11.4
Nvidia Virtual GPU Manager>=12.0<12.2
Citrix Hypervisor
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
redhat Enterprise Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine
VMware vSphere

Event History

Apr 29, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-1084?

CVE-2021-1084 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA vGPU driver that could result in information disclosure, data tampering, or denial of service.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-1084?

The vGPU version 12.x (prior to 12.2) and version 1 of the NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager are affected.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-1084?

CVE-2021-1084 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

4

How can CVE-2021-1084 be exploited?

CVE-2021-1084 can be exploited by providing malicious input that is not properly validated, leading to potential information disclosure, data tampering, or denial of service.

5

How can I mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2021-1084?

To mitigate CVE-2021-1084, it is recommended to update to vGPU version 12.2 or later and version 2 of the NVIDIA Virtual GPU Manager.

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