Vulnerability Description
NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handlers for all control calls with embedded parameters where dereferencing an untrusted pointer may lead to denial of service.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Gpu Display Driver | >= 418.197.02, < 418.211.00 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00013.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5211PatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00013.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5211PatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-02Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-1095?
CVE-2021-1095 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handlers for all control calls with embedded parameters where dereferencing an untruste...
How severe is CVE-2021-1095?
CVE-2021-1095 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-2021-1095?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Gpu Display Driver, Debian Debian Linux.