CVE-2021-34406: Race Condition
First published: Tue 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.
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia Shield Experience | <9.0 | |
| Google Android |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-34406.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-34406?
The severity of CVE-2021-34406 is medium with a severity value of 4.7.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-34406?
The affected software is Nvidia Shield Experience (version up to 9.0).
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.
Is Google Android vulnerable to CVE-2021-34406?
No, Google Android is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-34406.
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