What is CVE-2021-1052?

CVE-2021-1052 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-01-08.

How severe is CVE-2021-1052?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Linux Kernel

CVE-2021-1052

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys) handler for DxgkDdiEscape or IOCTL in which user-mode clients can access legacy privileged APIs, which may lead to denial of service, escalation of privileges, and information disclosure.

EPSS: 0.005 (36.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Linux Linux_kernel
Microsoft Windows
Nvidia Gpu_driver
Nvidia Gpu Display Driver — versions All

References

psirt@nvidia.com (Vendor Advisory)
psirt@nvidia.com (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-1052?: CVE-2021-1052 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-01-08.
How severe is CVE-2021-1052?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.