CVE-2021-1107 Missing authorization in Jetson AGX Xavier series, Jetson Xavier NX, Jetson TX2 series, Jetson TX2 NX, Jetson Nano, Jetson Nano 2GB, Jetson TX1

High 7.8 Published 11 Aug 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Improper access controls in NVIDIA Linux kernel nvmap paths allow attackers to execute code or cause denial of service on Jetson devices.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-1107?

CVE-2021-1107 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier series, Jetson Xavier NX, Jetson TX2 series, Jetson TX2 NX, Jetson Nano, Jetson Nano 2GB, Jetson TX1, published on 11 Aug 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

NVIDIA Linux kernel distributions contain a vulnerability in nvmap NVMAP_IOC_WRITE* paths, where improper access controls may lead to code execution, complete denial of service, and seriously compromised integrity of all system components.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-1107?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Nvidia Jetson Linux, Nvidia Shield Experience.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1107?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-1107 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2021-1107 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-1107 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p5vv-wvgc-88qh.