Vulnerability Description
NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (vGPU plugin), where it improperly validates the length field in a request from a guest. This flaw allows a malicious guest to send a length field that is inconsistent with the actual length of the input, which may lead to information disclosure, data tampering, or denial of service. This affects vGPU version 12.x (prior to 12.3), version 11.x (prior to 11.5) and version 8.x (prior 8.8).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Virtual Gpu | >= 8.0, < 8.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5211PatchVendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5211PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-1097?
CVE-2021-1097 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (vGPU plugin), where it improperly validates the length field in a request from a guest. This flaw allows a malicious guest to ...
How severe is CVE-2021-1097?
CVE-2021-1097 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-1097?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Virtual Gpu.