NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Windows Kernel Mode Layer nvlddmkm.sys DxgkDdiEscape memory corruption
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Windows. This impacts the function DxgkDdiEscape in the library nvlddmkm.sys of the component Kernel Mode Layer. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption.
This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2021-1051. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in NVIDIA GPU Display Driver on Windows (Hardware Driver Software) (version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function DxgkDdiEscape in the library nvlddmkm.sys of the component Kernel Mode Layer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The weakness was published 01/08/2021. The advisory is shared for download at nvidia.custhelp.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-1051. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.nvidia.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
01/08/2021 🔍01/08/2021 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: nvidia.comAdvisory: nvidia.custhelp.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2021-1051 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-1051
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-167440
Entry
Created: 01/08/2021 10:05Changes: 01/08/2021 10:05 (40)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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