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MEDIUM · 4.7

CVE-2021-1117

Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where an attacker through specific configuration and with local unprivileged system access may cause...

Vulnerability Description

Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where an attacker through specific configuration and with local unprivileged system access may cause improper input validation, which may lead to denial of service.

CVSS Score

4.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NvidiaGpu Display Driver>= 390, < 392.68

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-129

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-1117?

CVE-2021-1117 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape, where an attacker through specific configuration and with local unprivileged system access may cause...

How severe is CVE-2021-1117?

CVE-2021-1117 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-1117?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nvidia Gpu Display Driver.