How severe is CVE-2021-1111?

CVE-2021-1111 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-1111 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-1111?

CVE-2021-1111 affects Nvidia Jetson Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1111?

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

When was CVE-2021-1111 published?

CVE-2021-1111 was published on 2021-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-1111

CVE-2021-1111 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Jetson Linux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Nvidia Jetson Linux
Published: 2021-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Bootloader contains a vulnerability in the NV3P server where any user with physical access through USB can trigger an incorrect bounds check, which may lead to buffer overflow, resulting in limited information disclosure, limited data integrity, and denial of service across all components.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-1111?: Bootloader contains a vulnerability in the NV3P server where any user with physical access through USB can trigger an incorrect bounds check, which may lead to buffer overflow, resulting in limited information disclosure, limited data integrity, and denial of service across all components.
How severe is CVE-2021-1111?: CVE-2021-1111 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-1111 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-1111?: CVE-2021-1111 affects Nvidia Jetson Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1111?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-1111 published?: CVE-2021-1111 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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