CVE-2021-1076
CVE-2021-1076 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Gpu Display Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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 6.6)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Nvidia Gpu Display Driver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys or nvidia.ko) where improper access control may lead to denial of service, information disclosure, or data corruption.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-1076?
- NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys or nvidia.ko) where improper access control may lead to denial of service, information disclosure, or data corruption.
- How severe is CVE-2021-1076?
- CVE-2021-1076 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-1076 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-1076?
- CVE-2021-1076 primarily affects Nvidia Gpu Display Driver. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-1076?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-1076 published?
- CVE-2021-1076 was published on 2021-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00013.html
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5172
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_display_driver:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:gpu_display_driver:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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