Vulnerability Description
NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (vGPU plugin), where it doesn't release some resources during driver unload requests from guests. This flaw allows a malicious guest to perform operations by reusing those resources, 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/5211Vendor Advisory
- https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5211Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-1098?
CVE-2021-1098 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 doesn't release some resources during driver unload requests from guests. This flaw allows a malicious ...
How severe is CVE-2021-1098?
CVE-2021-1098 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-2021-1098?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Virtual Gpu.