CVE-2021-1123: Medium severity nvidia virtual gpu graphics driver vulnerability

Published Oct 29, 2021
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Updated

NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (vGPU plugin), where it can deadlock, 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-2021-1123?

CVE-2021-1123 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-1123?

To fix CVE-2021-1123, you should upgrade to the latest version of NVIDIA vGPU software that contains the necessary patches.

3

What impact does CVE-2021-1123 have on systems?

CVE-2021-1123 can lead to a deadlock in the Virtual GPU Manager, causing interruptions and denial of service for users.

4

Which NVIDIA vGPU software versions are affected by CVE-2021-1123?

CVE-2021-1123 affects multiple versions of NVIDIA vGPU software including versions from 8.0 to 8.9, 11.0 to 11.6, 12.0 to 12.4, and 13.0 to 13.1.

5

How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2021-1123?

You can check your installed version of NVIDIA vGPU software against the affected versions listed for CVE-2021-1123 to determine vulnerability.

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