How severe is CVE-2021-1109?

CVE-2021-1109 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-1109 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-1109?

CVE-2021-1109 affects Nvidia Jetson Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1109?

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-2021-1109 published?

CVE-2021-1109 was published on 2021-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-1109

CVE-2021-1109 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Jetson Linux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nvidia Jetson Linux
Published: 2021-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA camera firmware contains a multistep, timing-related vulnerability where an unauthorized modification by camera resources may result in loss of data integrity or denial of service across several streams.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-1109?: NVIDIA camera firmware contains a multistep, timing-related vulnerability where an unauthorized modification by camera resources may result in loss of data integrity or denial of service across several streams.
How severe is CVE-2021-1109?: CVE-2021-1109 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-1109 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-1109?: CVE-2021-1109 affects Nvidia Jetson Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1109?: 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-2021-1109 published?: CVE-2021-1109 was published on 2021-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5216

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:jetson_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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