CVE-2021-34388: High severity nvidia linux for tegra vulnerability

Published Jun 21, 2021
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Updated

Bootloader contains a vulnerability in NVIDIA TegraBoot where a potential heap overflow might allow an attacker to control all the RAM after the heap block, leading to denial of service or code execution.

Affected Software

14 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 Nano
Nvidia Jetson Nano
Nvidia Jetson Nano 2gb
Nvidia Jetson TX1
Nvidia Jetson TX2
Nvidia Jetson Tx2 4gb
Nvidia Jetson Tx2 Nx
Nvidia Jetson Tx2i
Nvidia Jetson Xavier NX
Nvidia Jetson Xavier NX

Event History

Jun 21, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-34388?

CVE-2021-34388 is a vulnerability in NVIDIA TegraBoot where a potential heap overflow might allow an attacker to control all the RAM after the heap block, leading to denial of service or code execution.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2021-34388?

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

3

How severe is CVE-2021-34388?

CVE-2021-34388 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

4

How can the vulnerability be fixed?

To fix CVE-2021-34388, users should update to a version of NVIDIA TegraBoot that addresses the heap overflow vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-34388?

More information about CVE-2021-34388 can be found at the following link: [https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5205](https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5205)

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