CVE-2021-1106 json
NVIDIA Linux kernel distributions contain a vulnerability in nvmap, where writes may be allowed to read-only buffers, which may result in e…
published 2021-08-11 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2021-6573
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 17%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
NVIDIA Linux kernel distributions contain a vulnerability in nvmap, where writes may be allowed to read-only buffers, which may result in escalation of privileges, complete denial of service, unconstrained information disclosure, and serious data tampering of all processes on the system.
Patch / fix
- nvidia shield_experience 9.0
- nvidia jetson_linux 32.6.1
Exploit prediction
0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 17% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier series, Jetson Xavier NX, Jetson TX2 series, Jetson TX2 NX, Jetson Nano, Jetson Nano 2GB, Jetson TX1
- NVIDIA Shield TV
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
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nvidia.custhelp.com
/app/answers/detail/a_id/5216
vendor-advisory
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nvidia.custhelp.com
/app/answers/detail/a_id/5259
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-1106
- NVD CVE-2021-1106
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