CVE-2021-1104 (GCVE-0-2021-1104)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-08-13 15:40 – Updated: 2024-08-03 15:55
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
The RISC-V Instruction Set Manual contains a documented ambiguity for the Machine Trap Vector Base Address (MTVEC) register that may lead to a vulnerability due to the initial state of the register not being defined, potentially leading to information disclosure, data tampering and denial of service.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CWE
- information disclosure, data tampering and denial of service
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://riscv.org/news/2021/08/video-glitching-ri… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RISCV.org | Machine Trap Base Address (MTVEC) Register |
Affected:
All versions
|
guessed |
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