Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-1092
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the NVIDIA Control Panel application where it is susceptible to a Windows file system symbolic link attack where an unprivileged attacker can cause the applications to overwrite privileged files, resulting in potential denial of service or data loss.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2021-1092
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_display_driver:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_display_driver:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_display_driver:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-1092
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 10 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-1092
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.6
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
3.9
|
4.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.1
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.2
|
NIST | |
|
7.1
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.2
|
NVIDIA Corporation |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-1092
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-1092
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https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5211
Security Bulletin: NVIDIA GPU Display Drivers - July 2021 | NVIDIAPatch;Vendor Advisory
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