Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-1056
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Linux, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvidia.ko) in which it does not completely honor operating system file system permissions to provide GPU device-level isolation, which may lead to denial of service or information disclosure.
Vulnerability category: Denial of serviceInformation leak
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-1056
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 10 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-1056
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.6
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P |
3.9
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4.9
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NIST |
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7.1
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H |
1.8
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5.2
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-1056
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During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-1056
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02
NVIDIA Drivers: Multiple Vulnerabilities (GLSA 202310-02) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5142
Security Bulletin: NVIDIA GPU Display Driver - January 2021 | NVIDIAVendor Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00013.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 2888-1] nvidia-graphics-drivers security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2021-1056
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*