CVE-2021-34380: High severity nvidia linux for tegra vulnerability

Published Jun 30, 2021
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Updated

Bootloader contains a vulnerability in NVIDIA MB2 where potential heap overflow might cause corruption of the heap metadata, which might lead to arbitrary code execution, denial of service, and information disclosure during secure boot.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Nvidia Jetson Linux<32.5.1
Nvidia Jetson Agx Xavier 16gb
Nvidia Jetson Agx Xavier 32gb
Nvidia Jetson Agx Xavier 8gb
Nvidia Jetson TX2
Nvidia Jetson Tx2 4gb
Nvidia Jetson Tx2 Nx
Nvidia Jetson Tx2i
Nvidia Jetson Xavier NX

Event History

Jun 30, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:24 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:24 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this bootloader vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this bootloader vulnerability is CVE-2021-34380.

2

What is the affected software for this vulnerability?

The affected software for this vulnerability is NVIDIA Jetson Linux up to version 32.5.1.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34380?

The severity of CVE-2021-34380 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

4

How can the vulnerability in NVIDIA MB2 be exploited?

The vulnerability in NVIDIA MB2 can be exploited through a potential heap overflow, leading to arbitrary code execution, denial of service, and information disclosure during secure boot.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-34380?

To fix CVE-2021-34380, it is recommended to update to a version of NVIDIA Jetson Linux that is higher than 32.5.1.

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