How severe is CVE-2021-1071?

CVE-2021-1071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-1071 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-1071?

CVE-2021-1071 affects Nvidia Linux For Tegra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1071?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-1071 published?

CVE-2021-1071 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-1071

CVE-2021-1071 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Linux For Tegra with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.6)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th 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 Tegra kernel in Jetson AGX Xavier Series, Jetson Xavier NX, TX1, TX2, Nano and Nano 2GB, all L4T versions prior to r32.5, contains a vulnerability in the INA3221 driver in which improper access control may lead to unauthorized users gaining access to system power usage data, which may lead to information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-1071?: NVIDIA Tegra kernel in Jetson AGX Xavier Series, Jetson Xavier NX, TX1, TX2, Nano and Nano 2GB, all L4T versions prior to r32.5, contains a vulnerability in the INA3221 driver in which improper access control may lead to unauthorized users gaining access to system power usage data, which may lead to information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2021-1071?: CVE-2021-1071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-1071 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-1071?: CVE-2021-1071 affects Nvidia Linux For Tegra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1071?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-1071 published?: CVE-2021-1071 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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