What is CVE-2021-1115?

CVE-2021-1115 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows that allows an attacker with local unprivileged system access to cause a NULL pointer dereference, leading to denial of service.

How does CVE-2021-1115 affect NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows?

CVE-2021-1115 affects the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for private IOCTLs in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows, potentially causing a denial of service.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1115?

CVE-2021-1115 has a severity rating of 6.5 (Medium).

Which versions of NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows are affected by CVE-2021-1115?

Versions 390 to 392.68, 460 to 463.15, 470 to 472.39, and 490 to 496.49 of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows are affected by CVE-2021-1115.

How can I fix CVE-2021-1115?

To fix CVE-2021-1115, update your NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-1115

medium

6.5

CWE

476

27/10/2021

28/10/2021

CVE-2021-1115: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Wed Oct 27 2021(Updated: )

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for private IOCTLs, where an attacker with local unprivileged system access may cause a NULL pointer dereference, which may lead to denial of service in a component beyond the vulnerable component.

Credit: psirt@nvidia.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver	>=390<392.68
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver	>=460<463.15
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver	>=470<472.39
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver	>=490<496.49

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https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5230

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-1115?
CVE-2021-1115 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows that allows an attacker with local unprivileged system access to cause a NULL pointer dereference, leading to denial of service.
How does CVE-2021-1115 affect NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows?
CVE-2021-1115 affects the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for private IOCTLs in the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows, potentially causing a denial of service.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1115?
CVE-2021-1115 has a severity rating of 6.5 (Medium).
Which versions of NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows are affected by CVE-2021-1115?
Versions 390 to 392.68, 460 to 463.15, 470 to 472.39, and 490 to 496.49 of the NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows are affected by CVE-2021-1115.
How can I fix CVE-2021-1115?
To fix CVE-2021-1115, update your NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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version/nvidia gpu display driver/460
version/nvidia gpu display driver/470
version/nvidia gpu display driver/490

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