How severe is CVE-2021-1070?

CVE-2021-1070 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-1070 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-1070?

CVE-2021-1070 affects Nvidia Linux For Tegra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1070?

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-2021-1070 published?

CVE-2021-1070 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-1070

CVE-2021-1070 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Linux For Tegra with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nvidia Linux For Tegra
Published: 2021-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Series, Jetson Xavier NX, TX1, TX2, Nano and Nano 2GB, L4T versions prior to 32.5, contains a vulnerability in the apply_binaries.sh script used to install NVIDIA components into the root file system image, in which improper access control is applied, which may lead to an unprivileged user being able to modify system device tree files, leading to denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-1070?: NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Series, Jetson Xavier NX, TX1, TX2, Nano and Nano 2GB, L4T versions prior to 32.5, contains a vulnerability in the apply_binaries.sh script used to install NVIDIA components into the root file system image, in which improper access control is applied, which may lead to an unprivileged user being able to modify system device tree files, leading to denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2021-1070?: CVE-2021-1070 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-1070 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-1070?: CVE-2021-1070 affects Nvidia Linux For Tegra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1070?: 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-2021-1070 published?: CVE-2021-1070 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5147

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:linux_for_tegra:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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