What is CVE-2021-1107?

CVE-2021-1107 is a vulnerability found in NVIDIA Linux kernel distributions in the nvmap NVMAP_IOC_WRITE* paths, allowing for improper access controls and potential code execution, denial of service, and compromised system integrity.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1107?

The severity of CVE-2021-1107 is rated as high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

Which NVIDIA Linux kernel distributions are affected by CVE-2021-1107?

NVIDIA Jetson Linux versions between 32.1 and 32.6.1 are affected by CVE-2021-1107.

How can CVE-2021-1107 be exploited?

CVE-2021-1107 can be exploited by attackers leveraging the improper access controls in the nvmap NVMAP_IOC_WRITE* paths to execute code, cause denial of service, and compromise system integrity.

Is NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier affected by CVE-2021-1107?

No, NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-1107.

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CVE-2021-1107

high

7.8

11/8/2021

8/7/2022

CVE-2021-1107

First published: Wed Aug 11 2021(Updated: )

NVIDIA Linux kernel distributions contain a vulnerability in nvmap NVMAP_IOC_WRITE* paths, where improper access controls may lead to code execution, complete denial of service, and seriously compromised integrity of all system components.

Credit: psirt@nvidia.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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

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What is CVE-2021-1107?
CVE-2021-1107 is a vulnerability found in NVIDIA Linux kernel distributions in the nvmap NVMAP_IOC_WRITE* paths, allowing for improper access controls and potential code execution, denial of service, and compromised system integrity.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1107?
The severity of CVE-2021-1107 is rated as high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which NVIDIA Linux kernel distributions are affected by CVE-2021-1107?
NVIDIA Jetson Linux versions between 32.1 and 32.6.1 are affected by CVE-2021-1107.
How can CVE-2021-1107 be exploited?
CVE-2021-1107 can be exploited by attackers leveraging the improper access controls in the nvmap NVMAP_IOC_WRITE* paths to execute code, cause denial of service, and compromise system integrity.
Is NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier affected by CVE-2021-1107?
No, NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-1107.

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