CVE-2021-1121: Medium severity nvidia virtual gpu graphics driver vulnerability
NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager kernel driver, where a vGPU can cause resource starvation among other vGPUs hosted on the same GPU, which may lead to denial of service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1121?
CVE-2021-1121 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1121?
To fix CVE-2021-1121, upgrade to the latest version of NVIDIA vGPU Software as provided by NVIDIA.
What impact does CVE-2021-1121 have on affected systems?
CVE-2021-1121 can cause resource starvation among virtual GPUs, leading to system instability and performance issues.
Which versions of NVIDIA vGPU are vulnerable to CVE-2021-1121?
NVIDIA vGPU versions from 8.0 up to 8.9, 11.0 up to 11.6, 12.0 up to 12.4, and 13.0 up to 13.1 are vulnerable to CVE-2021-1121.
Is CVE-2021-1121 easy to exploit?
The exploitation of CVE-2021-1121 can lead to denial of service, suggesting that it poses a risk of being exploited under certain circumstances.