Vulnerability identifier: #VU54282

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-34396

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Jetson TX1
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Jetson TX2 series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Jetson TX2 NX
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Jetson AGX Xavier series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Jetson Xavier NX
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Jetson Nano
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Jetson Nano 2GB
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Bootloader. A local administrator can overwrite NVIDIA MB2 code and cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5205

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.