CVE-2021-34403 (GCVE-0-2021-34403)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-01-18 18:05 – Updated: 2024-08-04 00:12
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
NVIDIA Linux distributions contain a vulnerability in nvmap ioctl, which allows any user with a local account to exploit a use-after-free condition, leading to code privilege escalation, loss of confidentiality and integrity, or denial of service.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CWE
- CWE 416 - Use After Free
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
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| https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
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