CVE-2021-1101: Null Pointer Dereference
Published 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).
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
Remediation
Patch Available
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-2021-1101?
CVE-2021-1101 is a medium severity vulnerability that may cause denial of service in NVIDIA vGPU software.
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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.
3
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.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1101?
CVE-2021-1101 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager.
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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.