Heap Overflow Vulnerability in NVIDIA Trusted Linux Kernel
CVE-2021-34373

7.9HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nvidia
Status
Nvidia Jetson Tx1
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 June 2021

What is CVE-2021-34373?

The NVIDIA Trusted Linux Kernel contains a vulnerability characterized by inadequate heap hardening, which can lead to potential heap overflows. This weakness may result in unauthorized information exposure and could also allow attackers to cause a denial of service, compromising system availability.

Affected Version(s)

NVIDIA Jetson TX1 All Jetson Linux versions prior to r32.5.1

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5205
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.9
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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