How severe is CVE-2021-1119?

CVE-2021-1119 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-2021-1119 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-1119?

CVE-2021-1119 affects Nvidia Virtual Gpu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1119?

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-2021-1119 published?

CVE-2021-1119 was published on 2021-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-1119

CVE-2021-1119 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Virtual Gpu 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-415.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Nvidia Virtual Gpu
Published: 2021-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (vGPU plugin), where it can double-free a pointer, which may lead to denial of service. This flaw may result in a write-what-where condition, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code impacting integrity and availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-1119?: NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (vGPU plugin), where it can double-free a pointer, which may lead to denial of service. This flaw may result in a write-what-where condition, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code impacting integrity and availability.
How severe is CVE-2021-1119?: CVE-2021-1119 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-2021-1119 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-1119?: CVE-2021-1119 affects Nvidia Virtual Gpu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1119?: 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-2021-1119 published?: CVE-2021-1119 was published on 2021-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5230

Affected products (1)

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