CVE-2021-1107

Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2021-08-11 · updated 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA Linux kernel distributions contain a vulnerability in nvmap NVMAP_IOC_WRITE* paths, where improper access controls may lead to code execution, complete denial of service, and seriously compromised integrity of all system components.

Affected products

NVIDIA Jetson TX1: from 32.1 before 32.6.1 — fixed in 32.6.1
NVIDIA SHIELD TV: before 9.0 — fixed in 9.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: NVIDIA Jetson TX1 32.6.1; NVIDIA SHIELD TV 9.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5216
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5259
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5216
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5259

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