CVE-2021-1097: Input Validation

Published Jul 21, 2021
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Updated

NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (vGPU plugin), where it improperly validates the length field in a request from a guest. This flaw allows a malicious guest to send a length field that is inconsistent with the actual length of the input, which may lead to information disclosure, data tampering, or denial of service. This affects vGPU version 12.x (prior to 12.3), version 11.x (prior to 11.5) and version 8.x (prior 8.8).

Affected Software

3 affected components
Nvidia Virtual GPU>=8.0<8.8
Nvidia Virtual GPU>=11.0<11.5
Nvidia Virtual GPU>=12.0<12.3

Event History

Jul 21, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1097?

CVE-2021-1097 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized information access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-1097?

To fix CVE-2021-1097, you should update the NVIDIA vGPU software to a version that contains the necessary security patches.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1097?

CVE-2021-1097 is a security vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager related to improper validation of a request length field.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2021-1097?

Users of NVIDIA vGPU software versions between 8.0 and 8.8, 11.0 and 11.5, or 12.0 and 12.3 are affected by CVE-2021-1097.

5

What impact could CVE-2021-1097 have on systems?

CVE-2021-1097 could allow a malicious guest to exploit the length validation flaw, potentially leading to information disclosure.

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