Vulnerability identifier: #VU55041

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1091

CWE-ID: CWE-65

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software
NVIDIA vGPU Software
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of hard links. A local user can create a hard link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with elevated privileges.

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/5211

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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.