CVE-2021-1122: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Oct 29, 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.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Nvidia Virtual GPU>=8.0<8.9
Nvidia Virtual GPU>=11.0<11.6
Nvidia Virtual GPU>=12.0<12.4
Nvidia Virtual GPU>=13.0<13.1
Event History
Oct 29, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1122?
CVE-2021-1122 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-1122?
To fix CVE-2021-1122, update the NVIDIA vGPU software to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of NVIDIA vGPU are affected by CVE-2021-1122?
CVE-2021-1122 affects NVIDIA vGPU versions from 8.0 to 8.9, 11.0 to 11.6, 12.0 to 12.4, and 13.0 to 13.1.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1122?
CVE-2021-1122 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager.
5
Can CVE-2021-1122 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-1122 can lead to denial of service, but it requires access to the affected NVIDIA vGPU environment.