PT-2021-13449 · Nvidia · Nvidia Gpu Display Driver

Published 2021-01-08 · Updated 2021-07-23 · CVE-2021-1051

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.4

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer handler for DxgkDdiEscape, which can be exploited by a local user to gain elevated privileges and modify display configuration data. This may result in denial of service of the display. The vulnerability can also lead to escalation of privileges.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Improper Privilege Management

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-1051

Affected Products

Nvidia Gpu Display Driver

References · 5

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-1051 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5142 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1051 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/8310 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/21803 · Telegram Post