How severe is CVE-2021-1068?

CVE-2021-1068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-1068 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-1068?

CVE-2021-1068 affects Nvidia Shield Experience. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1068?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-1068 published?

CVE-2021-1068 was published on 2021-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-1068

CVE-2021-1068 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Shield Experience with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Nvidia Shield Experience
Published: 2021-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA SHIELD TV, all versions prior to 8.2.2, contains a vulnerability in the NVDEC component, in which an attacker can read from or write to a memory location that is outside the intended boundary of the buffer, which may lead to denial of service or escalation of privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-1068?: NVIDIA SHIELD TV, all versions prior to 8.2.2, contains a vulnerability in the NVDEC component, in which an attacker can read from or write to a memory location that is outside the intended boundary of the buffer, which may lead to denial of service or escalation of privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-1068?: CVE-2021-1068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-1068 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-1068?: CVE-2021-1068 affects Nvidia Shield Experience. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1068?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-1068 published?: CVE-2021-1068 was published on 2021-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5148

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:shield_experience:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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