SB2021050431 - Ubuntu update for nvidia-graphics-drivers-390
Published: May 4, 2021
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
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.
2) Release of invalid pointer or reference (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1077)
CWE-ID: CWE-763 - Release of invalid pointer or reference
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 perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected software uses a reference count to manage a resource that is incorrectly updated. A local user can cause a denial of service condition in th target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.