Vulnerability Description
NVIDIA vGPU driver contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (vGPU plugin), which could allow an attacker to retrieve information that could lead to a Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) bypass. This affects vGPU version 12.x (prior to 12.2), version 11.x (prior to 11.4) and version 8.x (prior to 8.7).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Virtual Gpu Manager | >= 8.0, < 8.7 |
| Citrix | Hypervisor | - |
| Nutanix | Ahv | - |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Kernel-Based Virtual Machine | - |
| Vmware | Vsphere | - |
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5172Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5172Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-1087?
CVE-2021-1087 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). NVIDIA vGPU driver contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (vGPU plugin), which could allow an attacker to retrieve information that could lead to a Address Space Layout Randomization (ASL...
How severe is CVE-2021-1087?
CVE-2021-1087 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-1087?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Virtual Gpu Manager, Citrix Hypervisor, Nutanix Ahv, Redhat Enterprise Linux Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Vmware Vsphere.