QID 352264

Date Published: 2021-04-26

QID 352264: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for nvidia: ALAS-2021-1495

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NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux 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. (CVE-2021-1076 )
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Allows unauthorized disclosure of information; allows unauthorized modification; allows disruption of service.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.6 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS-2021-1495 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 352264

    CVE-2021-1076 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS-2021-1495 Amazon Linux URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2021-1495.html
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