CVE-2021-1089: High severity nvidia gpu display driver vulnerability
Published Jul 22, 2021
·Updated
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in nvidia-smi where an uncontrolled DLL loading path may lead to arbitrary code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Windows>=427.33<427.48
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Windows>=452.96<453.10
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver Windows>=462.31<462.96
Event History
Jul 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2021-1089?
CVE-2021-1089 is a vulnerability in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows affecting certain versions of the driver.
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How severe is CVE-2021-1089?
CVE-2021-1089 has a severity rating of 7.8, classified as high.
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What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-1089?
CVE-2021-1089 may lead to arbitrary code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.
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How can I check if my system is affected by CVE-2021-1089?
Check if you are using affected versions of NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows mentioned in the vulnerability information.