CVE-2021-1106: High severity nvidia linux for tegra vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2021
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Updated

NVIDIA Linux kernel distributions contain a vulnerability in nvmap, where writes may be allowed to read-only buffers, which may result in escalation of privileges, complete denial of service, unconstrained information disclosure, and serious data tampering of all processes on the system.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Nvidia Jetson Linux>=32.1<32.6.1
Nvidia Jetson AGX Xavier
Nvidia Jetson Nano
Nvidia Jetson Nano 2gb
Nvidia Jetson TX1
Nvidia Jetson TX2
Nvidia Jetson Tx2 Nx
Nvidia Jetson Xavier NX
Nvidia Shield Experience<9.0
Nvidia Shield TV

Event History

Aug 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-1106?

CVE-2021-1106 is a vulnerability found in NVIDIA Linux kernel distributions that allows writes to read-only buffers, leading to potential escalation of privileges, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.

2

How severe is the CVE-2021-1106 vulnerability?

CVE-2021-1106 has a severity score of 7.8 out of 10, indicating a high severity level.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-1106?

NVIDIA Jetson Linux versions between 32.1 and 32.6.1 are affected by the CVE-2021-1106 vulnerability.

4

How can CVE-2021-1106 be exploited?

CVE-2021-1106 can be exploited by allowing writes to read-only buffers, which may lead to privileges escalation, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.

5

Is NVIDIA Shield TV affected by CVE-2021-1106?

No, NVIDIA Shield TV is not affected by the CVE-2021-1106 vulnerability.

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