SB2021042202 - Amazon Linux AMI update for nvidia
Published: April 22, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021042202
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1076)
CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys or nvidia.ko). A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions, leading to denial of service, information disclosure or data corruption.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.