CVE-2021-34406: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Jan 18, 2022
·Updated
NVIDIA Tegra kernel driver contains a vulnerability in NVHost, where a specific race condition can lead to a null pointer dereference, which may lead to a system reboot.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Nvidia Shield Experience<9.0
Google Android
Event History
Jan 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-34406.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2021-34406?
The severity of CVE-2021-34406 is medium with a severity value of 4.7.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-34406?
The affected software is Nvidia Shield Experience (version up to 9.0).
4
How can CVE-2021-34406 be exploited?
CVE-2021-34406 can be exploited by triggering a specific race condition in the NVHost of NVIDIA Tegra kernel driver.
5
Is Google Android vulnerable to CVE-2021-34406?
No, Google Android is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-34406.