Incorrect Authorization Affecting nvidia package, versions <2:418.197.02-2018.03.117.amzn1


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Amazon Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (16th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-AMZN201803-NVIDIA-1725328
  • published27 Sept 2021
  • disclosed21 Apr 2021

Introduced: 21 Apr 2021

CVE-2021-1076  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-863  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Amazon-Linux:2018.03 nvidia to version 2:418.197.02-2018.03.117.amzn1 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALAS-2021-1495.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream nvidia package and not the nvidia package as distributed by Amazon-Linux. See How to fix? for Amazon-Linux:2018.03 relevant fixed versions and status.

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer (nvlddmkm.sys or nvidia.ko) where improper access control may lead to denial of service, information disclosure, or data corruption.

CVSS Scores

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