CVE-2021-1117 json
Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where an attacker through specific conf…
published 2021-10-27 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2021-6584
- cvss
- 4.7
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.2%
- EPSS 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 8%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where an attacker through specific configuration and with local unprivileged system access may cause improper input validation, which may lead to denial of service.
Patch / fix
- nvidia gpu_display_driver 392.68, 463.15, 472.39, 496.49
Exploit prediction
0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 8% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 4.7 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 3.1 | 5.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 1.9 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Affected products
- NVIDIA NVIDIA GPU Display Driver
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-129 Improper Validation of Array Index
References
-
nvidia.custhelp.com
/app/answers/detail/a_id/5230
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-1117
- NVD CVE-2021-1117
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