CVE-2021-1101: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Wed Jul 21 2021(Updated: )
NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (vGPU plugin), where it can dereference a NULL pointer, which may lead to 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).
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA vGPU Software | >=8.0<8.8 | |
| NVIDIA vGPU Software | >=11.0<11.5 | |
| NVIDIA vGPU Software | >=12.0<12.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1101?
CVE-2021-1101 is a medium severity vulnerability that may cause denial of service in NVIDIA vGPU software.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1101?
To fix CVE-2021-1101, upgrade NVIDIA vGPU software to version 12.3 or later, 11.5 or later, or 8.8 or later.
Which versions of NVIDIA vGPU are affected by CVE-2021-1101?
CVE-2021-1101 affects NVIDIA vGPU versions prior to 12.3, 11.5, and 8.8.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1101?
CVE-2021-1101 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager.
What impact does CVE-2021-1101 have on systems?
CVE-2021-1101 can lead to denial of service, which may disrupt services relying on NVIDIA vGPU.
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